34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

76°
H 91°
L 72°
NNE
2mph
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 2h 25m 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 - Aug 1918

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:063.35:496.012:300.311:10 AM2.66:047:55Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:093.66:496.21:30-0.112:252.66:057:54Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:513.97:406.32:17-0.51:252.46:067:53Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:254.28:256.42:57-0.62:142.26:077:52Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:554.39:046.43:33-0.62:562.06:077:52New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:244.59:406.24:04-0.53:351.86:087:51New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:524.610:145.94:33-0.34:121.76:097:50New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:194.710:485.55:000.04:501.76:097:49New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:474.711:225.05:260.45:301.76:107:48Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:154.85:500.86:121.86:117:47Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:454.76:121.27:001.86:127:46Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:413.81:194.76:331.78:021.96:127:45Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:363.32:014.76:532.19:371.96:137:44First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:202.83:014.77:102.511:241.66:147:42First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:184.86:157:41First Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:523.25:265.112:311.110:23 AM3.16:157:40First Quarter16Fri
17Sat8:083.46:235.51:160.611:53 AM2.96:167:39Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:283.87:116.01:530.112:512.66:177:38Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:514.17:556.32:26-0.31:392.26:177:37Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:164.58:386.52:58-0.52:251.86:187:36Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:444.99:206.63:30-0.63:101.36:197:34Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:155.210:046.34:03-0.63:561.06:207:33Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:505.610:505.94:37-0.34:460.76:207:32Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:275.811:425.25:110.15:400.66:217:31Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:085.95:470.66:390.66:227:30Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon12:404.412:555.96:241.37:480.76:227:28Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:543.71:505.77:051.99:170.86:237:27Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:423.33:005.67:592.510:560.66:247:26Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:463.34:235.59:382.96:257:24Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:083.75:405.612:140.311:26 AM2.86:257:23Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:554.06:435.81:120.012:382.66:267:22Waning 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 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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