34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

78°
H -°
L 76°
N
5mph
High tide
6:44 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 10:55 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 46m at 6:44 am (3.9 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 - Feb 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:575.36:443.111:52-0.110:342.46:515:23Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun5:065.57:333.412:48-0.66:505:24Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:055.88:073.71:31-0.96:505:25Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:545.98:363.912:452.12:08-1.06:495:26Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:356.09:034.11:291.82:40-1.06:485:27Full Moon5Wed
6Thu8:125.99:294.22:071.63:09-0.96:475:28Full Moon6Thu
7Fri8:455.89:544.32:431.43:35-0.76:465:29Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:175.510:184.43:171.34:00-0.46:465:30Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:485.110:434.43:531.34:230.06:455:31Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon10:214.611:094.54:301.24:440.46:445:32Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:554.011:364.55:101.35:040.86:435:33Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed11:343.45:561.45:211.36:425:34Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:064.412:252.86:561.55:341.76:415:35Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:464.32:162.38:351.55:342.16:405:36Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:454.310:341.16:395:37Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:114.411:410.66:385:38Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:284.77:263.112:250.06:375:38Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:285.27:393.41:00-0.56:365:39Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:185.67:593.812:012.21:33-0.96:355:40Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:036.08:234.212:501.72:05-1.26:345:41Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:466.28:514.61:351.22:37-1.26:335:42New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:296.29:225.02:210.73:09-1.16:315:43New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:135.99:565.33:070.33:42-0.86:305:44New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:005.410:325.53:570.14:16-0.36:295:45Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:514.611:135.64:500.04:500.36:285:46Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed11:503.811:585.55:490.15:250.96:275:47Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:073.16:590.26:021.66:265:47First Quarter27Thu
28Fri12:535.33:092.78:320.36:522.26:245:48First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:065.05:292.910:160.28:502.66:235:49First Quarter29Sat
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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