34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

67°
H 87°
L 76°
NNE
1mph
Low tide
6:16 am

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 17m at 6:16 am (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:37 pm (5.5 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 - Mar 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:294.33:272.79:011.27:232.36:225:50First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:384.15:552.810:441.09:222.66:215:51First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:574.26:583.111:510.611:012.66:205:51First Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:034.47:263.412:370.26:195:52Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:554.67:483.61:110.06:175:53Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:374.98:083.812:392.11:40-0.36:165:54Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:135.28:284.01:121.82:07-0.46:155:55Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:465.48:494.21:431.52:32-0.56:135:55Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:185.49:124.42:151.22:58-0.56:125:56Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:515.49:364.62:480.93:24-0.46:115:57Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:255.210:044.73:240.73:50-0.26:095:58Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:034.810:344.84:040.64:180.26:085:59Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:474.311:084.94:480.54:470.66:075:59Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:393.811:484.95:380.55:181.16:056:00Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:473.26:410.65:541.66:046:01Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:384.82:322.88:050.66:442.16:036:02Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:484.74:392.99:450.38:292.56:016:03Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:164.85:573.311:03-0.110:272.46:006:03Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:375.06:433.812:02-0.65:596:04Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:445.37:194.212:49-0.95:576:05Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:415.67:524.612:381.41:31-1.05:566:06Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:295.88:234.91:260.92:08-1.05:556:06New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:145.78:555.12:090.52:42-0.85:536:07New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:565.49:265.22:520.23:15-0.55:526:08New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:385.09:575.23:330.03:460.05:506:09New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:214.510:285.14:150.04:160.55:496:09Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:074.011:004.94:590.14:451.15:486:10Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:593.411:344.65:450.35:131.65:466:11Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun1:092.96:380.65:392.15:456:12Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:134.33:162.77:520.86:072.65:446:12First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:094.05:492.99:340.98:052.95:426:13First Quarter31Tue
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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