34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

91°
H 94°
L 76°
SW
9mph
High tide
4:48 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:22 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 41m at 4:48 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Sep 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:335.410:514.54:160.94:531.05:276:20Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu11:105.411:464.04:461.35:471.15:286:18Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:545.45:191.76:531.15:286:17Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:013.512:505.35:592.28:231.15:296:16Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:543.22:055.37:012.69:580.85:306:14Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:433.43:305.48:532.811:080.45:306:13Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:493.84:445.710:302.65:316:12Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:344.35:466.012:020.011:39 AM2.15:326:10Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:104.76:416.212:47-0.312:341.65:336:09Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:445.17:296.31:27-0.41:231.15:336:08Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:175.58:146.12:03-0.32:080.75:346:06New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:495.78:575.82:38-0.12:520.55:356:05New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:225.89:405.43:110.33:360.45:356:03New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:565.810:254.83:430.74:210.55:366:02Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:305.611:144.34:141.25:080.65:376:01Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:065.44:441.85:590.95:375:59Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:113.711:46 AM5.15:152.27:001.25:385:58Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:303.312:364.75:472.78:261.45:395:56First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:393.21:504.56:373.110:001.35:395:55First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:253.53:234.49:123.211:051.15:405:54First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:083.74:374.610:483.011:500.95:415:52First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:334.05:314.811:392.65:425:51Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:544.36:155.012:250.712:172.25:425:49Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:144.66:535.212:540.612:521.85:435:48Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:354.97:285.31:210.51:251.35:445:47Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:585.28:035.31:470.51:590.95:445:45Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:225.58:405.22:130.62:340.65:455:44Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:495.89:195.02:400.83:130.35:465:42Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:205.910:034.63:091.03:550.25:465:41Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:546.010:554.23:401.44:430.15:475:40Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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