34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

76°
H -°
L 75°
WNW
6mph
Low tide
10:02 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 43m at 10:02 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Feb 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:006.07:403.81:15-0.96:515:23Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:506.38:214.112:301.71:59-1.36:515:24Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:366.58:594.31:211.52:39-1.46:505:25New Moon3Sun
4Mon8:186.59:364.42:081.43:17-1.46:495:26New Moon4Mon
5Tue8:596.310:134.52:511.33:54-1.26:485:27New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:395.910:504.53:351.24:29-0.86:475:28New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:195.411:264.44:181.35:03-0.46:475:29Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri10:594.75:031.45:350.26:465:30Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:044.311:42 AM4.15:521.66:060.76:455:31Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:454.212:323.46:501.76:371.36:445:32First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:324.21:522.88:181.87:141.86:435:33First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:314.14:142.610:141.68:182.26:425:34First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:394.26:152.811:331.110:002.46:415:35First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:404.47:073.112:230.66:405:36First Quarter14Thu
15Fri5:324.77:363.312:590.26:395:37Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat6:155.18:003.612:032.21:30-0.26:385:37Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun6:535.48:233.812:442.01:59-0.56:375:38Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon7:295.78:484.01:211.72:28-0.76:365:39Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:045.99:154.21:571.52:57-0.96:355:40Full Moon19Tue
20Wed8:395.99:444.42:341.23:28-0.96:345:41Full Moon20Wed
21Thu9:175.810:164.63:131.03:59-0.76:335:42Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:575.510:504.73:560.84:31-0.46:325:43Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:425.011:294.84:430.85:050.06:305:44Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:344.35:380.85:410.56:295:45Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:144.912:383.66:430.86:211.16:285:46Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue1:074.92:113.08:100.87:141.76:275:46Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed2:164.84:132.99:510.58:432.16:265:47Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:355.05:513.211:120.010:252.26:255:48Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:495.26:503.612:13-0.46:235:49Waning Crescent29Fri
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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