34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 77°
L 67°
SSW
2mph
Low tide
2:34 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 24m at 2:34 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:37 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:564.27:484.81:151.41:180.16:037:38Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:494.38:165.12:000.91:540.36:027:39Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:334.28:425.22:370.52:250.66:017:40Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:124.19:055.43:110.22:520.86:007:41New Moon4Sun
5Mon9:494.09:285.43:43-0.13:171.15:597:41New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:253.99:525.44:14-0.23:411.45:587:42New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:033.710:175.44:46-0.34:061.75:577:43New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:453.510:445.35:21-0.34:321.95:567:44Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:333.35:59-0.25:002.25:567:44Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:303.16:400.05:312.55:557:45Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun2:443.17:270.26:112.75:547:46Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:304.54:143.28:240.37:193.05:537:47First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:294.25:163.49:310.49:293.05:527:47First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:533.95:543.810:350.411:132.65:527:48First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:263.96:244.211:280.45:517:49First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:433.96:554.712:151.912:130.45:507:50Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:494.17:265.31:051.212:550.45:507:50Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:474.38:005.81:520.41:350.55:497:51Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:414.48:356.32:37-0.42:140.75:487:52Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:324.49:136.63:23-1.02:550.95:487:53Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:254.39:536.74:10-1.43:361.25:477:53Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:204.210:376.64:59-1.64:211.55:477:54Full Moon22Thu
23Fri12:204.05:50-1.55:101.85:467:55Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:253.96:44-1.36:062.25:467:55Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:175.82:353.87:41-0.97:132.55:457:56Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:175.23:494.08:43-0.58:452.65:457:57Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:294.54:564.29:50-0.110:352.45:457:57Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:564.05:494.510:530.311:591.95:447:58Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:203.86:324.811:460.65:447:59Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:343.77:085.11:001.412:320.85:447:59Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:353.77:395.31:480.91:101.15:438:00Waning Crescent31Sat
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 96% 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 Waxing Gibbous (96% 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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