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 7h 19m 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 - Jul 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:323.78:236.03:07-0.42:082.24:467:09New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:073.88:545.93:38-0.42:422.34:467:09New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:433.89:275.84:11-0.43:182.34:477:09New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:213.810:015.64:44-0.43:572.44:477:08Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:013.95:19-0.24:422.54:477:08Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:444.05:540.05:362.64:487:08Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:304.26:320.36:422.64:497:08Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:184.42:204.47:140.68:112.44:497:08First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:313.93:124.88:041.09:481.94:507:08First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:063.54:035.29:031.311:021.24:507:07First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:423.44:535.710:041.64:517:07Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:043.55:426.212:030.411:02 AM1.74:517:07Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:083.86:306.612:55-0.311:59 AM1.84:527:06Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:014.17:187.01:43-0.912:521.84:537:06Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:484.38:047.12:28-1.31:441.84:537:05Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:344.48:497.03:13-1.42:341.74:547:05Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:204.59:356.73:57-1.43:241.74:547:05Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:064.610:226.24:40-1.14:161.84:557:04Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:534.611:105.65:22-0.75:122.04:567:04Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:414.66:04-0.16:122.14:567:03Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:024.81:334.66:460.57:242.24:577:02Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:034.12:284.77:311.19:002.14:587:02Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:243.53:254.88:241.610:341.84:587:01Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:083.24:194.99:252.111:431.44:597:01Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:453.25:075.110:262.35:007:00Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:543.45:495.312:330.911:20 AM2.45:006:59Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:383.66:275.61:120.512:052.55:016:59Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:113.77:025.81:450.212:452.45:026:58Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:403.97:356.02:150.01:212.35:036:57Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:074.08:086.12:45-0.21:562.25:036:56New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:364.18:406.13:14-0.32:312.15:046:55New Moon31Thu
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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