34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

76°
H 92°
L 73°
NNE
1mph
High tide
7:43 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 1:10 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 01m at 7:43 am (4.7 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 1918

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:024.34:144.39:120.210:072.25:437:59Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:303.85:024.810:090.611:341.55:438:00Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:053.55:475.311:030.95:438:00Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:303.56:315.912:410.711:54 AM1.25:428:01Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:443.67:156.31:37-0.112:441.45:428:01Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:443.77:586.62:27-0.81:321.65:428:02Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:363.88:416.83:13-1.22:191.85:428:02New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:253.99:236.73:58-1.43:051.95:428:03New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:133.910:056.54:42-1.53:512.05:428:03New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:013.95:25-1.34:372.15:418:04Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:493.96:07-1.05:272.35:418:04Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:373.96:48-0.66:202.45:418:05Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:145.12:273.97:29-0.17:212.65:418:05Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:024.53:184.08:090.48:392.65:418:06First Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:583.84:084.28:520.910:202.45:418:06First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:153.34:534.49:381.311:451.95:428:06First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:523.05:334.710:271.75:428:07First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:252.96:105.012:451.411:14 AM2.05:428:07Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:393.06:455.31:310.811:59 AM2.25:428:07Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:313.27:205.62:100.312:412.35:428:07Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:103.37:555.92:44-0.11:232.35:428:08Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:453.58:306.13:18-0.52:032.35:428:08Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:203.69:066.33:53-0.82:432.35:438:08Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:563.79:436.44:28-1.03:242.25:438:08Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:343.910:236.35:05-1.04:082.25:438:08Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:144.05:42-1.04:572.25:448:09Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:564.26:20-0.85:532.25:448:09Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:404.46:59-0.46:572.25:448:09Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:464.92:284.77:390.08:152.15:458:09Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun1:514.23:215.08:240.69:511.75:458:09Third Quarter30Sun
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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