34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

93°
H 97°
L 76°
SW
10mph
Low tide
11:23 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 7h 57m at 11:23 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:404.412:413.07:131.76:131.66:515:24Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:254.32:212.58:541.66:312.06:505:25Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:264.310:451.36:495:26Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu3:404.47:262.811:530.89:402.76:485:27Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:454.67:363.012:370.46:485:28Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat5:384.97:513.31:11-0.16:475:29Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun6:225.38:093.512:032.41:40-0.46:465:30Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:005.68:303.812:452.12:08-0.76:455:31Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:365.98:524.11:241.72:36-0.96:445:32New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:116.09:184.42:021.43:04-0.96:435:33New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:475.99:464.62:411.13:32-0.86:425:34New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:265.610:184.93:220.94:02-0.66:415:35New Moon12Fri
13Sat10:085.210:525.14:080.74:33-0.26:405:35Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun10:554.511:315.24:590.65:040.36:395:36Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon11:513.85:570.65:370.96:385:37Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:165.21:053.17:090.76:151.56:375:38First Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:125.13:062.68:480.67:072.06:365:39First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:265.15:192.810:280.28:562.46:355:40First Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:495.26:333.211:41-0.210:442.46:345:41First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:035.47:143.612:35-0.76:335:42Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:055.77:474.01:18-0.96:325:43Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:565.98:174.312:511.61:55-1.06:315:44Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:405.98:454.61:361.22:28-0.96:295:45Full Moon23Tue
24Wed8:195.89:124.72:170.92:58-0.76:285:45Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:565.59:394.92:560.73:25-0.46:275:46Full Moon25Thu
26Fri9:325.110:064.93:330.63:510.06:265:47Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:084.610:334.94:110.64:150.46:255:48Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:454.011:014.74:510.74:370.96:235:49Waning Gibbous28Sun
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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