34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

77°
H -°
L 75°
NW
4mph
Low tide
10:02 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 47m at 10:02 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:415.35:273.411:380.710:471.46:594:55Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed5:285.86:383.612:33-0.16:594:56Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:136.37:363.91:21-0.86:594:56Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:586.78:254.112:331.52:07-1.37:004:57Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:426.99:124.21:221.52:51-1.67:004:58New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:256.99:574.32:091.63:34-1.67:004:59New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:086.710:434.32:561.64:17-1.57:004:59New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:526.311:304.33:441.74:59-1.17:005:00Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:365.74:341.95:41-0.77:005:01Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:184.211:22 AM5.05:282.16:22-0.17:005:02Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:094.212:134.36:302.27:040.57:005:03Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:044.21:173.67:542.37:521.07:005:04First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:024.32:513.09:452.18:501.56:595:05First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:574.54:412.911:121.69:521.86:595:06First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:454.76:113.012:091.16:595:07First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:284.97:093.212:510.66:595:08Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:065.27:493.31:250.16:595:08Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:405.58:203.512:192.11:56-0.26:585:09Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:135.78:493.712:572.12:25-0.56:585:10Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:465.99:183.81:322.02:55-0.76:585:11Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:186.09:493.92:061.93:26-0.96:575:12Full Moon21Mon
22Tue8:516.010:214.02:421.83:57-0.96:575:13Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:265.910:564.13:201.84:30-0.86:565:14Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:045.611:344.24:021.75:04-0.66:565:15Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri10:465.24:501.85:39-0.26:555:16Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:154.311:35 AM4.65:461.86:160.26:555:17Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:024.412:363.96:561.86:590.76:545:18Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:584.62:033.38:321.67:541.26:545:19Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:014.83:573.010:121.19:071.76:535:20Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:055.25:383.111:280.410:241.96:535:21Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:055.66:493.412:27-0.36:525:22Waning Crescent31Thu
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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