34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H -°
L 74°
N
2mph
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 6h 58m at 6:02 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:37 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:49 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Nov 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:203.72:054.28:343.29:460.86:135:02Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:594.13:374.310:162.810:390.76:135:01Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:294.54:494.511:142.211:230.56:145:00Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:595.05:504.712:021.46:154:59Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:305.56:444.912:030.512:470.76:164:58Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:036.17:355.012:420.51:31-0.16:174:57Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:386.58:245.01:200.62:16-0.66:184:57New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:156.89:154.81:590.83:03-1.06:194:56New Moon8Thu
9Fri8:546.910:094.62:391.13:52-1.26:204:55New Moon9Fri
10Sat9:376.711:084.33:221.54:43-1.16:214:54Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun10:236.44:081.95:38-0.86:224:53Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:154.111:15 AM5.95:022.36:38-0.46:234:53Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue1:314.012:175.26:092.77:450.06:244:52First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:544.11:344.77:462.98:580.36:254:51First Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:054.33:054.39:432.710:050.56:264:51First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:594.64:294.111:032.210:580.76:264:50First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:414.95:374.112:001.66:274:50Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:145.26:324.112:431.16:284:49Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:435.47:174.112:191.11:190.76:294:48Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:085.67:564.112:491.31:510.46:304:48Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed7:325.78:314.11:171.52:210.16:314:48Full Moon21Wed
22Thu7:575.89:064.01:431.72:51-0.16:324:47Full Moon22Thu
23Fri8:225.99:423.92:091.83:23-0.26:334:47Full Moon23Fri
24Sat8:485.810:213.82:362.03:56-0.26:344:46Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:175.711:063.63:052.24:32-0.26:354:46Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:485.511:563.63:362.45:110.06:364:46Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue10:235.34:122.65:540.16:374:45Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:553.511:05 AM5.04:592.96:420.36:384:45Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu2:033.611:59 AM4.66:073.07:380.56:394:45Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:083.81:154.27:523.08:400.76:394:45Third Quarter30Fri
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 59% 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 (59% 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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