34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

77°
H -°
L 75°
NNE
3mph
High tide
6:02 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 8:09 am (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 59m at 6:02 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:50 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (48% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Sep 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:223.612:394.65:572.17:391.95:266:21Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:453.21:364.56:302.59:261.85:276:19Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:083.12:524.57:342.910:501.55:286:18Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:473.34:054.79:393.011:431.05:296:17Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:303.65:045.110:552.85:296:15Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:583.95:535.512:230.611:46 AM2.55:306:14Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:234.36:365.812:570.212:302.15:316:13Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:494.67:186.11:30-0.11:111.75:316:11Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:174.97:586.32:02-0.21:521.35:326:10New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:485.38:406.22:35-0.32:340.95:336:09New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:215.59:256.03:09-0.23:190.65:336:07New Moon11Tue
12Wed9:575.710:135.53:440.14:080.55:346:06Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu10:375.811:084.94:210.55:030.45:356:04Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:235.85:001.16:040.65:356:03Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:124.312:155.65:441.77:170.75:366:02First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:363.81:205.46:382.28:480.75:376:00First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:243.62:415.38:022.710:160.55:385:59First Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:003.84:035.39:522.711:230.35:385:57First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:044.25:135.411:122.45:395:56Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:484.56:105.612:160.112:112.15:405:55Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:224.86:575.712:590.012:571.75:405:53Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:525.07:375.71:350.01:361.45:415:52Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:185.18:135.62:060.22:101.15:425:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:435.28:475.32:340.42:431.05:425:49Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:075.39:205.12:590.73:160.95:435:48Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:325.39:554.73:241.03:490.95:445:46Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:575.210:324.33:491.34:250.95:455:45Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri10:245.111:153.94:131.75:051.05:455:43Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat10:545.04:382.15:511.25:465:42Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:103.511:30 AM4.85:042.56:491.45:475:41Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 48% 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 minimum.

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 (48% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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