34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

78°
H 86°
L 76°
WSW
9mph
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 6h 32m 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 - Jun 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:053.78:155.72:49-0.32:001.84:436:59New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:423.68:425.73:21-0.42:282.04:437:00New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:223.69:105.63:54-0.42:582.14:427:01New Moon3Tue
4Wed11:043.59:415.54:29-0.43:302.34:427:01Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:513.410:155.35:06-0.34:062.54:427:02Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:423.45:45-0.24:492.74:427:02Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:393.56:270.05:442.84:427:03Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun2:383.77:130.27:032.94:427:03First Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:394.23:294.08:070.58:512.74:417:04First Quarter9Mon
10Tue1:593.94:124.49:030.710:182.24:417:04First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:313.74:514.99:570.811:221.44:417:05First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:543.65:305.410:470.94:417:05Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:053.86:096.012:150.611:34 AM1.14:417:05Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:083.96:506.51:04-0.212:211.24:417:06Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun8:034.17:326.81:51-0.91:081.34:417:06Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:554.28:157.02:38-1.41:541.54:427:06Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:474.29:007.03:25-1.62:421.64:427:07Full Moon17Tue
18Wed10:404.29:476.74:13-1.63:331.84:427:07Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:364.210:366.25:02-1.44:282.04:427:07Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:324.25:51-1.15:292.24:427:08Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:324.36:41-0.66:392.44:427:08Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:294.92:344.47:340.08:092.44:437:08Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:394.23:334.68:310.59:492.24:437:08Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:053.74:244.89:291.011:091.74:437:08Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:343.45:095.110:231.34:437:09Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:533.35:485.312:091.211:10 AM1.64:447:09Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:573.46:225.512:550.711:51 AM1.94:447:09Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:453.56:535.61:320.312:282.04:447:09Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun8:243.67:235.82:050.01:022.14:457:09Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon8:593.77:535.92:36-0.21:352.24:457:09New Moon30Mon
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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