34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

74°
H 77°
L 68°
SW
9mph
Low tide
3:47 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 31m at 3:47 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:51 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:014.37:455.01:171.21:170.16:057:37Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:564.28:125.42:040.61:500.56:047:37Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:444.08:365.62:450.12:190.86:037:38Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri9:283.99:005.73:21-0.32:451.26:027:39New Moon4Fri
5Sat10:093.79:245.73:56-0.53:091.66:017:40New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:513.59:495.74:30-0.63:321.96:007:41New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:373.310:155.55:06-0.63:552.15:597:41New Moon7Mon
8Tue12:283.15:44-0.54:182.45:587:42Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:292.96:27-0.34:412.65:577:43Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu2:562.97:140.05:022.85:567:44Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:090.25:557:44Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:484.45:433.29:140.47:473.25:547:45First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:594.15:593.510:160.410:303.05:547:46First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:323.86:173.911:050.511:472.45:537:47First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:573.76:364.311:450.65:527:47First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:083.76:584.812:391.712:200.75:517:48Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:113.87:245.41:240.912:530.95:517:49Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:083.87:535.92:070.11:271.15:507:50Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:013.88:276.42:50-0.72:031.45:497:50Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:533.89:046.73:34-1.32:411.65:497:51Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:473.79:456.84:22-1.63:211.85:487:52Full Moon21Mon
22Tue11:463.610:316.75:12-1.84:052.15:487:53Full Moon22Tue
23Wed12:493.56:05-1.74:552.35:477:53Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:563.57:01-1.45:572.55:467:54Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:195.93:063.67:59-1.07:152.75:467:55Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:245.34:113.99:01-0.68:582.75:467:55Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:414.65:054.310:02-0.210:472.35:457:56Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:094.15:494.710:580.35:457:57Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:343.76:275.112:081.611:45 AM0.75:447:57Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed6:513.57:015.41:091.012:261.15:447:58Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:573.47:315.61:580.41:021.55:447:59Waning Crescent31Thu
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 100% 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 (100% 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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