34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H -°
L 69°
NNE
2mph
High tide
8:36 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 2:40 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 10m at 8:36 am (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Mar 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:345.89:254.82:300.93:11-0.86:235:49Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:135.59:535.13:110.53:38-0.56:225:50Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:565.010:235.43:560.24:060.06:215:51Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:444.410:585.54:460.14:340.56:195:52Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri11:413.611:395.45:420.15:021.16:185:53Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:572.96:490.25:311.76:175:53Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun12:305.33:132.58:220.26:012.36:155:54Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon1:415.110:080.06:145:55Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:175.06:463.311:25-0.410:342.76:135:56Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:445.17:133.712:21-0.76:125:57Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu5:525.47:394.01:04-0.96:105:57Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:455.68:044.312:451.71:40-0.96:095:58Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:305.68:284.61:291.22:11-0.86:085:59Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:095.48:514.82:080.82:39-0.56:066:00New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:455.29:145.02:440.53:03-0.26:056:01New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:204.89:375.13:190.33:260.26:046:01New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:564.39:595.13:550.23:470.76:026:02Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu10:333.810:235.04:320.34:051.26:016:03Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:153.210:474.85:110.44:211.65:596:04Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat12:082.75:560.64:292.05:586:04Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:522.36:560.84:062.35:576:05Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:380.95:556:06First Quarter22Mon
23Tue12:584.110:290.75:546:07First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:554.07:173.211:290.410:392.95:536:08First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:254.37:093.512:080.05:516:08First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:254.67:173.812:38-0.25:506:09Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:144.97:314.212:201.91:06-0.45:496:10Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:585.27:514.612:591.31:33-0.45:476:11Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:405.28:145.11:380.62:00-0.35:466:11Full Moon29Mon
30Tue8:235.18:415.62:190.02:28-0.15:446:12Full Moon30Tue
31Wed9:084.89:115.93:02-0.52:570.35:436:13Full Moon31Wed
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 4% 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 Crescent (4% 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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