34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

90°
H 96°
L 74°
ENE
5mph
Low tide
10:55 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 10:55 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Mar 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:284.35:192.810:230.89:112.56:225:50Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:514.36:333.111:350.510:552.56:215:50Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:024.47:083.412:250.36:205:51Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:564.67:323.71:010.06:195:52Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:384.97:523.912:371.91:31-0.16:175:53Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:135.08:124.11:101.61:57-0.26:165:54Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:455.18:334.31:411.32:21-0.26:155:55New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:165.28:554.52:121.02:45-0.26:135:55New Moon8Tue
9Wed8:475.19:194.72:430.73:10-0.16:125:56New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:194.99:454.93:170.63:350.16:115:57New Moon10Thu
11Fri9:544.510:135.03:540.44:000.46:105:58Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat10:344.110:455.04:340.44:270.86:085:59Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun11:203.711:224.95:190.44:561.26:075:59Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:203.26:140.55:291.66:056:00Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:094.81:512.87:260.66:142.06:046:01First Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:124.73:562.89:030.57:412.46:036:02First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:374.75:213.210:290.29:502.36:016:03First Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:044.86:113.611:31-0.211:131.96:006:03First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:165.16:504.112:20-0.65:596:04Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun6:165.47:244.612:131.31:03-0.85:576:05Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:085.67:585.11:050.71:41-0.85:566:06Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:565.68:315.41:520.22:17-0.75:556:06Full Moon22Tue
23Wed8:415.49:045.62:36-0.22:52-0.45:536:07Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:255.19:395.63:21-0.43:260.05:526:08Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:114.610:145.54:06-0.44:000.55:516:09Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat11:004.110:505.24:52-0.34:331.05:496:09Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:543.511:304.95:410.05:061.55:486:10Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:003.16:360.35:402.05:466:11Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:154.52:422.87:460.66:252.55:456:12Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:154.14:443.09:180.88:202.75:446:12Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:463.95:503.210:370.710:352.65:426:13Third Quarter31Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

Collapse All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA