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 57m 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 - Apr 1915

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:564.49:456.13:49-0.83:280.75:426:14Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:523.810:236.04:40-0.94:001.25:406:14Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat11:583.311:095.85:37-0.84:341.75:396:15Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:262.96:43-0.65:132.25:386:16Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:055.43:362.98:07-0.36:152.75:366:17Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:234.95:123.29:39-0.38:532.95:356:17Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:034.75:593.610:51-0.410:482.55:346:18Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:314.66:324.011:45-0.411:551.95:326:19Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri5:404.76:594.412:28-0.45:316:20Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat6:354.77:244.812:441.31:03-0.25:306:20Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun7:214.67:475.01:250.71:320.15:286:21Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:014.58:095.22:010.31:570.45:276:22New Moon12Mon
13Tue8:384.28:305.42:350.02:190.85:266:23New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:144.08:525.43:07-0.22:401.15:256:23New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:523.79:145.43:41-0.33:011.55:236:24New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:333.39:385.34:15-0.33:201.85:226:25Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat11:203.010:055.14:54-0.23:392.15:216:26Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:222.75:370.13:522.35:206:26Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon11:164.66:300.35:186:27Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:400.55:176:28First Quarter20Tue
21Wed12:144.39:060.55:166:29First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:464.05:513.410:120.410:042.95:156:29First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:264.05:593.710:580.211:102.35:146:30First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:404.16:154.211:340.211:581.65:126:31Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun5:414.36:364.712:070.25:116:32Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:364.47:015.312:420.812:390.35:106:33Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue7:274.47:305.81:250.01:120.55:096:33Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:184.38:026.32:09-0.81:450.85:086:34Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:094.28:386.62:55-1.32:201.15:076:35Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:033.99:176.63:44-1.62:571.55:066:36Full Moon30Fri
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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