34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

78°
H -°
L 77°
N
2mph
Low tide
11:23 pm

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 1h 00m at 11:23 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 6:44 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Aug 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:434.07:436.52:20-0.61:262.25:056:55Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:104.38:226.62:51-0.72:091.95:066:54Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:404.69:026.53:23-0.82:531.65:066:53Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:124.99:446.13:55-0.63:411.45:076:52Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:485.110:315.54:28-0.34:331.35:086:51Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:265.411:244.85:010.15:311.25:086:50Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:095.55:360.76:381.25:096:49Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:294.012:595.66:121.48:041.25:106:48Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:593.32:015.66:562.09:460.95:116:47Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:073.13:145.78:032.511:100.45:116:46Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:583.34:275.99:472.85:126:45Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:593.75:326.112:13-0.111:11 AM2.75:136:44Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:384.06:276.31:02-0.412:142.45:146:43Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:104.37:146.41:43-0.61:052.15:146:42Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:394.57:546.32:18-0.61:481.95:156:41New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:064.78:316.22:49-0.52:271.75:166:40New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:334.89:065.83:18-0.23:041.55:166:38New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:594.99:405.43:440.13:421.45:176:37New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:254.910:154.94:080.54:201.45:186:36Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu10:525.010:524.44:310.95:011.55:196:35Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri11:204.911:353.84:521.45:471.65:196:34Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:514.85:121.86:441.75:206:32Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:313.212:304.75:282.38:121.85:216:31First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:212.81:274.75:352.610:061.65:216:30First Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:534.711:181.15:226:29First Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:124.95:236:27First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:063.55:125.312:050.710:51 AM3.05:246:26Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:203.86:015.712:410.311:47 AM2.75:246:25Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:394.26:456.11:13-0.112:332.25:256:24Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:014.67:276.31:43-0.31:161.75:266:22Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon8:275.08:086.32:14-0.42:001.25:266:21Full Moon31Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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