34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H 78°
L 65°
SSW
4mph
Low tide
4:28 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 56m at 4:28 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:33 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Aug 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:183.42:455.57:361.810:180.95:056:55First Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:223.13:485.78:372.411:370.35:066:54First Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:213.24:505.910:002.75:066:53Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:303.55:496.212:37-0.211:18 AM2.85:076:52Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:123.86:426.41:26-0.612:222.85:086:51Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:454.07:276.52:08-0.81:132.65:086:50Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:144.18:076.52:45-0.81:552.45:096:49Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:424.28:436.33:18-0.72:332.25:106:48Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:104.39:176.13:48-0.53:102.15:116:47Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:374.49:505.74:17-0.23:472.05:116:46Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:044.510:235.24:430.14:262.05:126:45Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:314.510:594.65:070.65:082.05:136:44Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:584.611:384.05:281.15:562.05:146:43Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:294.65:471.66:572.15:146:42Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:303.31:064.66:032.18:322.05:156:41Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:152.81:574.76:092.510:281.65:166:40Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:084.811:401.15:166:39Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:195.15:176:37Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:463.55:205.512:270.510:52 AM3.25:186:36Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:583.76:116.01:050.011:53 AM2.95:196:35Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:164.06:576.51:39-0.412:422.55:196:34Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:394.27:406.82:12-0.81:272.15:206:33New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:054.58:226.92:45-0.92:111.75:216:31New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:354.99:056.73:18-0.92:581.45:216:30New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:075.29:516.23:51-0.63:481.15:226:29Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:425.510:425.44:24-0.24:420.95:236:28Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:205.611:404.64:570.55:420.85:246:26Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:035.75:301.26:520.95:246:25Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:533.712:545.66:041.98:230.85:256:24First Quarter29Mon
30Tue2:463.21:595.56:442.610:060.65:266:23First Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:203.23:225.58:073.111:250.25:266:21First Quarter31Wed
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 99% 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 Full Moon (99% 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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