34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H 76°
L 64°
NNW
2mph
High tide
10:29 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 5:13 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 33m at 10:29 am (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:063.57:416.02:34-0.41:172.54:457:09Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:433.68:126.03:07-0.51:502.64:467:09Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:183.68:446.03:40-0.62:242.64:467:09Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:533.69:165.94:14-0.52:582.64:477:09Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:303.69:495.74:48-0.43:352.74:477:08Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:073.65:21-0.34:172.74:487:08Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:463.75:55-0.15:052.84:487:08Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:273.96:280.26:032.84:497:08Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed2:094.17:030.67:202.84:497:08Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:414.02:514.47:411.09:022.44:507:07Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:043.53:334.88:251.410:301.84:507:07Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:523.14:165.39:171.711:351.04:517:07Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:313.15:015.810:122.04:527:07Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:503.35:486.312:290.211:08 AM2.24:527:06Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:483.66:376.81:18-0.512:042.34:537:06Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:353.87:257.12:04-1.112:582.24:537:05New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:204.08:137.32:49-1.51:512.24:547:05New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:054.29:017.33:35-1.72:442.14:557:04New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:504.39:506.94:20-1.63:382.04:557:04Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun11:364.410:416.45:04-1.34:362.04:567:03Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:234.65:47-0.85:382.04:577:03Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:124.76:29-0.16:492.14:577:02Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:344.72:044.97:110.68:162.04:587:02First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:473.92:585.07:571.39:551.74:597:01First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:273.33:535.28:511.911:181.24:597:00First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:213.14:445.39:522.45:007:00First Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:563.35:325.512:200.710:54 AM2.75:016:59Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:523.56:165.61:080.211:49 AM2.85:026:58Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:283.76:545.81:46-0.112:352.85:026:57Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:563.87:306.02:19-0.21:132.75:036:57Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu9:223.88:026.12:50-0.31:472.65:046:56Full Moon31Thu
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 95% 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 (95% 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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