34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H -°
L 65°
ENE
3mph
Low tide
5:09 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 27m at 5:09 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:40 am (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Apr 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:245.38:304.71:241.42:08-0.86:417:14Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:155.59:025.12:130.82:46-0.86:407:14Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:025.59:345.32:580.33:21-0.66:397:15New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:455.210:065.53:41-0.13:55-0.36:377:16New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:294.910:375.54:23-0.34:280.26:367:17New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:144.411:105.45:06-0.34:590.76:357:17Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:023.95:49-0.25:301.26:337:18Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:563.46:350.06:001.76:327:19Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:174.82:053.07:270.36:312.26:317:20Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:574.43:552.98:320.67:112.66:297:20First Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:504.16:013.010:020.79:062.96:287:21First Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:153.86:583.311:240.711:322.86:277:22First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:513.87:263.612:210.56:267:23First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:013.97:473.912:332.41:020.36:247:24Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:544.28:074.21:141.91:350.26:237:24Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:374.48:274.51:481.42:040.26:227:25Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:164.58:484.82:211.02:300.26:217:26Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:524.69:115.12:540.52:570.36:197:27Full Moon18Sun
19Mon9:304.69:375.43:280.13:240.46:187:27Full Moon19Mon
20Tue10:094.510:055.64:05-0.33:530.66:177:28Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:534.210:375.74:45-0.54:240.96:167:29Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:433.911:145.65:30-0.64:571.36:157:30Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:413.66:19-0.65:351.76:137:30Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:523.37:16-0.56:222.16:127:31Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:485.23:243.28:24-0.37:282.56:117:32Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:554.84:563.49:44-0.29:222.76:107:33Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:244.56:003.811:00-0.211:152.36:097:33Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:554.56:464.312:01-0.36:087:34Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:114.57:254.812:281.712:51-0.36:077:35Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:154.67:595.21:251.01:34-0.26:067:36Waning Crescent30Fri
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 maximum.

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 (80% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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