34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 66°
NE
0mph
High tide
3:53 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 6:16 am (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 12m at 3:53 am (3.1 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 - Aug 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:213.86:286.612:58-0.311:59 AM2.15:056:55Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:064.17:177.01:44-0.912:542.05:056:54Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:484.48:047.22:27-1.21:461.85:066:53Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:294.68:517.13:10-1.42:371.65:076:52Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:124.89:386.83:52-1.33:281.55:076:51Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:555.010:276.24:34-1.04:221.55:086:50Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:405.011:205.55:16-0.55:191.55:096:49Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:285.05:570.26:231.75:106:48Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:174.71:195.06:400.87:401.85:106:47Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:293.92:175.07:271.59:191.65:116:46Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:103.43:215.08:272.110:501.35:126:45Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:023.34:225.19:442.511:560.95:136:44Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:303.55:175.310:552.65:136:43Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:223.76:045.512:460.511:52 AM2.65:146:42Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:573.96:445.71:240.212:362.55:156:41Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:244.07:195.81:560.11:122.45:156:40Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:484.27:515.92:250.01:442.25:166:39New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:114.38:226.02:52-0.12:162.15:176:38New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:364.48:535.93:18-0.12:481.95:186:36New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:024.59:255.73:450.03:221.85:186:35New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:304.69:585.44:110.24:001.85:196:34Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:594.610:365.04:380.54:411.85:206:33Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:314.711:194.55:060.85:291.85:206:32Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:084.85:351.26:271.85:216:30Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:153.912:544.96:071.77:471.75:226:29First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:363.41:545.06:482.19:281.45:236:28First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:373.23:075.27:572.510:490.85:236:27First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:203.44:185.69:382.711:500.25:246:25First Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:253.85:216.010:582.55:256:24Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:094.26:176.412:40-0.312:012.25:256:23Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:474.67:086.71:24-0.712:551.85:266:21Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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