34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

80°
H -°
L 77°
N
3mph
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 4h 20m 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 - Nov 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:166.310:384.23:021.64:17-0.66:135:01Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:526.011:333.93:392.05:03-0.36:145:00Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:305.64:172.45:510.06:155:00Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:353.711:12 AM5.15:002.76:440.46:164:59Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:523.612:034.65:563.07:460.76:174:58First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:183.71:134.17:303.28:571.06:184:57First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:213.92:483.99:463.09:591.16:184:56First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:034.24:133.811:002.610:471.16:194:55First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:344.55:183.911:472.011:261.26:204:55Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:004.86:104.012:241.56:214:54Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:255.26:544.112:571.06:224:53Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:505.57:334.212:291.31:290.56:234:52Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:165.88:114.212:591.42:020.06:244:52Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:446.18:504.21:281.52:37-0.36:254:51Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:156.39:324.12:001.63:14-0.66:264:50Full Moon15Tue
16Wed8:486.410:184.02:331.83:55-0.76:274:50Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:256.311:103.93:102.04:40-0.76:284:49Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:076.13:532.25:28-0.56:294:49Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:093.810:56 AM5.74:442.46:21-0.36:304:48Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:163.911:56 AM5.25:522.77:200.06:314:48Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:274.11:104.77:232.78:260.36:324:47Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:324.42:414.39:142.49:320.56:334:47Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:254.94:114.110:401.810:290.76:344:47Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu5:115.45:284.111:431.011:190.96:344:46Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri5:525.86:334.112:360.36:354:46Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:316.27:284.212:051.11:22-0.36:364:46Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:086.48:174.212:461.32:05-0.76:374:45New Moon27Sun
28Mon7:446.59:014.21:251.52:45-0.96:384:45New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:196.59:454.12:021.73:24-0.96:394:45New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:536.310:304.02:391.94:04-0.86:404:45New Moon30Wed
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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