34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

78°
H -°
L 76°
N
5mph
High tide
6:44 am

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 : 10:55 am (3.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 42m at 6:44 am (3.9 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 - Oct 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:366.29:035.62:230.22:56-0.15:485:39New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:116.39:515.12:590.63:43-0.25:495:37New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:486.210:434.63:351.04:31-0.15:495:36Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:276.011:414.14:121.55:230.15:505:35Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:105.64:502.06:190.45:515:33Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:513.711:58 AM5.15:332.57:270.85:515:32Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:263.51:024.76:313.08:521.05:525:31First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:113.62:304.48:303.210:101.05:535:29First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:183.93:574.310:263.011:070.95:545:28First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:574.25:044.411:272.611:500.85:555:27First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:254.45:554.612:092.15:555:25Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:484.76:374.712:240.812:431.75:565:24Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:105.07:134.812:520.81:141.35:575:23Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:315.27:474.81:180.91:440.95:585:22Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:545.58:214.81:431.02:160.65:585:20Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:185.78:564.62:081.12:490.35:595:19Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:445.89:344.42:341.33:250.16:005:18Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:135.910:184.23:021.64:040.06:015:17Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:465.911:093.93:311.84:490.16:025:15Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:245.74:052.15:390.26:035:14Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:123.611:10 AM5.54:462.56:390.36:035:13Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:333.512:105.25:442.87:510.56:045:12Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:063.71:304.97:183.09:100.56:055:11Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:164.03:044.79:212.810:160.46:065:10Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:044.54:264.810:442.211:090.36:075:09Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:455.05:344.911:451.511:550.46:085:07Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:225.56:335.012:360.76:095:06Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:576.07:255.012:360.51:230.16:095:05Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:326.38:144.91:150.72:07-0.46:105:04New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:066.59:004.81:510.92:50-0.66:115:03New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:416.59:474.52:271.23:33-0.76:125:02New Moon31Mon
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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