34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H -°
L 66°
SW
4mph
Low tide
8:24 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 25m at 8:24 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:53 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (70% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Nov 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:033.610:50 AM5.64:292.56:200.16:135:02Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:163.611:45 AM5.25:262.87:240.36:145:01Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:393.712:594.86:533.08:360.46:145:00Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:484.02:314.58:542.89:440.56:154:59Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:384.54:004.510:252.210:400.56:164:58Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:205.05:144.511:291.411:270.66:174:57Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue5:585.66:184.612:230.76:184:56Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:356.17:134.712:110.71:110.06:194:56Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:116.48:044.712:510.91:56-0.66:204:55New Moon9Thu
10Fri7:486.78:524.51:301.12:39-0.96:214:54New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:246.79:404.42:081.43:23-1.06:224:53New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:006.510:304.22:451.74:07-0.96:234:53New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:386.211:243.93:242.04:52-0.66:244:52Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:175.84:052.35:38-0.36:254:51Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:233.810:59 AM5.34:512.76:280.16:264:51Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:303.711:48 AM4.75:472.97:230.56:274:50Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:453.812:504.27:103.18:250.96:274:49First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:494.02:183.89:193.09:281.16:284:49First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:364.23:503.610:452.510:201.26:294:48First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:114.55:043.611:382.011:011.46:304:48First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:404.86:033.712:181.46:314:47Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:075.26:513.812:520.96:324:47Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:345.57:323.912:101.61:250.46:334:47Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:015.88:103.912:411.61:580.06:344:46Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:316.18:484.01:121.72:31-0.46:354:46Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:026.39:284.01:451.83:08-0.76:364:46Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:356.410:113.92:191.93:46-0.86:374:45Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:126.311:003.92:572.04:28-0.86:384:45Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:536.211:533.93:392.25:13-0.76:394:45Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:395.84:302.46:01-0.56:404:45Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 70% 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 Waning Gibbous (70% 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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