34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

82°
H 93°
L 74°
NNE
4mph
Low tide
10:55 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 : in 3h 08m at 10:55 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : 4:48 pm (5.3 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 - Aug 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:434.49:565.44:200.04:002.05:046:55Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:094.510:304.94:430.34:402.05:056:54Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat11:364.611:064.35:060.75:242.05:066:53Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:054.65:261.26:162.05:066:53Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:394.75:461.67:262.05:076:52First Quarter5Mon
6Tue12:483.11:234.76:032.19:131.85:086:51First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:512.72:244.96:192.410:491.45:096:50First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:365.111:490.85:096:49First Quarter8Thu
9Fri7:073.14:425.59:373.05:106:48Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:253.55:396.012:340.211:04 AM2.95:116:47Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:483.86:306.51:13-0.412:062.55:126:46Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:144.17:176.81:49-0.812:582.15:126:45Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:434.58:037.02:25-1.01:481.75:136:44Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:154.98:486.83:00-1.02:371.35:146:43Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:495.29:346.43:35-0.83:281.05:146:41Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:265.510:245.74:10-0.44:220.85:156:40Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:065.711:194.94:450.15:200.85:166:39Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:495.85:210.86:260.95:176:38Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:254.012:385.75:571.57:480.95:176:37Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:563.31:385.66:382.29:310.85:186:36Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:133.12:545.47:412.811:000.55:196:35Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:103.44:135.59:423.15:206:33Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:043.85:215.612:050.211:12 AM2.95:206:32Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:374.06:155.812:53-0.112:122.75:216:31Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:024.26:595.91:31-0.212:562.45:226:30Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:254.47:355.92:02-0.21:312.15:226:28Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:454.58:075.92:28-0.12:041.85:236:27New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:054.78:375.72:510.12:351.65:246:26New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:254.89:075.43:120.33:071.45:246:25New Moon29Thu
30Fri9:464.99:395.13:330.63:411.35:256:23New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:085.010:124.63:530.94:181.35:266:22Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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