34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

83°
H -°
L 75°
WSW
8mph
Low tide
12:22 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 59m at 12:22 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:15 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Sep 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:294.911:400.75:276:20Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:073.74:465.010:483.35:276:19Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:273.95:445.312:290.411:49 AM3.05:286:18Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:454.16:285.51:050.212:302.65:296:16Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:024.37:045.71:340.11:032.35:296:15Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:184.47:365.71:580.11:341.95:306:14Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:354.68:075.72:200.22:041.65:316:12New Moon7Fri
8Sat8:534.98:385.52:410.32:361.35:326:11New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:135.19:105.23:010.53:101.15:326:10New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:345.39:454.83:220.83:471.05:336:08New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:585.410:244.33:431.14:270.95:346:07Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:255.511:123.84:031.55:140.95:346:05Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:575.54:241.96:101.05:356:04Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:173.311:38 AM5.44:442.47:281.05:366:03First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:142.912:395.35:012.79:130.85:366:01First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:105.210:370.45:376:00First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:093.53:465.49:143.311:340.05:385:58First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:293.95:015.810:542.85:385:57Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:544.46:016.112:19-0.311:56 AM2.25:395:56Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:214.96:546.212:58-0.512:481.55:405:54Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:495.47:436.21:34-0.51:360.95:415:53Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:195.88:295.92:07-0.22:220.45:415:51Full Moon22Sat
23Sun8:506.19:155.42:390.23:080.05:425:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:216.210:044.83:100.73:55-0.15:435:49Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:546.210:574.23:411.24:440.05:435:47Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:296.04:101.85:370.35:445:46Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:013.711:07 AM5.64:382.46:380.65:455:44Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:323.211:53 AM5.25:032.98:010.95:465:43Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat12:584.79:410.95:465:42Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:173.62:404.58:323.610:540.85:475:40Third Quarter30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Santa Monica, CA?

Santa Monica, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Santa Monica, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Santa Monica, CA?

Tide predictions for Santa Monica, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Santa Monica, CA?

Tide data for Santa Monica, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410840. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410840.

What is the moon phase in Santa Monica, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Santa Monica, CA is Third Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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