34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H -°
L 66°
SSE
2mph
Low tide
4:15 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 48m at 4:15 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:074.82:472.99:101.37:531.76:515:23Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:084.95:082.710:500.89:032.36:505:24Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:115.07:053.012:030.36:505:25Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:115.17:563.312:57-0.26:495:26Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu6:045.38:273.51:37-0.56:485:27Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri6:485.48:513.612:392.52:11-0.76:475:28Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:255.69:123.71:182.42:41-0.86:465:29Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:585.79:333.71:502.13:08-0.86:465:30New Moon8Sun
9Mon8:295.89:553.82:201.93:34-0.86:455:31New Moon9Mon
10Tue8:585.710:183.92:501.83:59-0.66:445:32New Moon10Tue
11Wed9:275.510:424.03:231.74:23-0.46:435:33New Moon11Wed
12Thu9:575.111:074.13:581.64:46-0.16:425:34Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri10:294.711:344.24:361.55:080.36:415:35Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat11:054.15:201.55:290.76:405:36Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:034.311:50 AM3.46:131.55:491.26:395:37Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:384.412:592.77:261.56:071.76:385:38First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:254.53:382.39:201.26:232.26:375:39First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:324.710:590.66:365:39First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:525.07:203.012:02-0.16:355:40First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:035.47:433.412:51-0.86:345:41Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat6:046.08:103.71:33-1.36:325:42Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun6:586.48:384.112:452.02:12-1.76:315:43Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon7:466.79:104.41:351.52:49-1.86:305:44Full Moon23Mon
24Tue8:336.79:424.72:241.03:25-1.66:295:45Full Moon24Tue
25Wed9:186.310:175.03:120.74:01-1.26:285:46Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:055.710:535.14:020.54:35-0.76:275:47Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri10:544.911:315.14:550.45:070.16:255:47Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:484.05:510.55:370.86:245:48Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:115.012:563.26:570.66:051.66:235:49Third Quarter29Sun
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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