34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 66°
WNW
1mph
Low tide
2:47 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 25m at 2:47 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 9:02 am (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:54 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1913

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:123.96:534.612:321.612:260.65:046:37Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:563.97:104.91:051.012:500.75:036:38Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:363.97:305.21:370.51:131.05:026:38Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:143.87:515.52:080.11:351.25:016:39New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:533.78:155.72:42-0.31:591.55:006:40New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:353.58:415.93:17-0.62:231.74:596:41New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:223.39:125.93:56-0.82:492.04:596:41New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:183.19:485.84:40-0.83:172.24:586:42Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:253.05:29-0.73:502.54:576:43Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:513.06:25-0.64:352.84:566:44Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun3:213.27:30-0.45:593.04:556:44First Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:334.94:143.58:40-0.38:153.04:546:45First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:014.64:514.09:43-0.210:072.44:536:46First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:334.35:244.510:34-0.111:191.64:536:47First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:534.25:565.111:180.24:526:47Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:034.16:285.712:160.711:58 AM0.54:516:48Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:064.07:016.11:07-0.112:350.84:516:49Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:023.97:356.41:54-0.71:111.24:506:50Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:553.88:096.52:39-1.21:471.64:496:50Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:473.68:446.43:23-1.32:221.94:496:51Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:423.59:216.24:08-1.32:582.24:486:52Full Moon21Wed
22Thu11:413.39:595.84:54-1.13:362.54:476:53Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:443.35:42-0.84:172.74:476:53Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:553.36:32-0.45:092.94:466:54Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun3:083.47:250.06:223.14:466:55Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:254.34:023.68:230.38:233.14:456:55Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:373.94:383.99:180.610:132.74:456:56Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:063.55:064.210:040.811:182.14:446:57Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:263.45:304.510:421.14:446:57Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:363.35:534.912:051.511:14 AM1.34:446:58Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat6:373.36:175.212:440.911:45 AM1.64:436:59Waning 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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