34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H -°
L 72°
SSE
3mph
Low tide
1:45 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 31m at 1:45 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:10 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:52 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (17% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 1917

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:443.26:115.412:440.611:34 AM1.84:436:59Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat7:343.36:435.81:210.012:111.94:437:00Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun8:183.57:186.11:59-0.512:492.04:427:00Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:013.57:556.42:37-0.91:292.04:427:01Full Moon4Mon
5Tue9:453.68:346.63:17-1.22:102.14:427:01Full Moon5Tue
6Wed10:323.79:176.54:00-1.42:552.14:427:02Full Moon6Wed
7Thu11:213.710:036.34:45-1.43:462.24:427:03Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri12:123.85:30-1.24:442.34:427:03Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat1:054.06:17-0.95:532.34:417:04Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun1:594.37:05-0.47:162.34:417:04Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:594.62:544.77:560.18:582.04:417:04Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:243.93:465.18:510.610:291.44:417:05Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:003.44:345.59:461.111:410.64:417:05Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:323.35:205.810:391.54:417:06Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri6:513.36:046.112:390.011:30 AM1.84:417:06Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat7:513.56:466.31:27-0.512:182.14:427:06Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun8:403.67:266.32:10-0.81:042.24:427:07New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:223.78:036.32:50-1.01:452.34:427:07New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:023.78:396.23:27-1.02:252.34:427:07New Moon19Tue
20Wed10:403.79:156.04:03-0.93:032.44:427:08New Moon20Wed
21Thu11:183.79:505.74:38-0.73:432.44:427:08Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri11:563.810:265.35:12-0.44:262.54:437:08Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:343.85:44-0.15:132.64:437:08Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:133.96:150.36:092.64:437:08Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon1:554.06:470.77:202.64:437:08First Quarter25Mon
26Tue12:343.72:384.27:191.19:002.44:447:09First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:473.23:224.57:561.510:301.94:447:09First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:352.84:044.88:431.911:341.34:447:09First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:212.84:465.29:392.24:457:09Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:423.05:295.612:220.610:35 AM2.44:457:09Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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 17% 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 (17% 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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