34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H -°
L 66°
SW
3mph
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 6h 37m at 3:53 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (70% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Nov 1925

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:556.29:594.42:441.33:44-0.36:135:01Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:256.010:494.03:151.74:26-0.26:145:00Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:565.811:463.73:452.15:090.06:155:00Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed10:295.44:162.55:560.36:164:59Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:563.511:06 AM5.04:502.96:510.66:174:58Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:363.411:52 AM4.55:373.28:010.86:184:57Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:163.61:044.27:243.59:190.96:184:56Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:053.92:463.910:003.210:190.96:194:55Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:354.24:103.911:062.811:040.96:204:55Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:584.55:134.111:492.211:400.96:214:54Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed6:204.86:034.212:241.76:224:53Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:415.16:484.412:110.912:581.16:234:52Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:045.57:294.412:400.91:310.56:244:52Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:295.98:114.51:091.02:070.06:254:51New Moon14Sat
15Sun7:576.28:534.41:391.22:44-0.46:264:50New Moon15Sun
16Mon8:276.49:404.22:101.43:25-0.76:274:50New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:026.510:324.02:441.74:11-0.86:284:49New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:406.411:323.93:222.05:00-0.86:294:49Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu10:256.14:052.35:55-0.76:304:48Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:413.711:18 AM5.75:002.66:56-0.46:314:48Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:013.812:245.26:142.98:05-0.16:324:47First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:194.01:494.78:042.99:160.16:334:47First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:194.43:234.49:562.510:170.26:344:46First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:064.94:464.311:121.811:090.46:344:46Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:465.45:554.312:101.16:354:46Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:225.86:554.312:580.46:364:46Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri6:566.17:454.312:330.91:41-0.16:374:45Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:286.28:314.21:091.22:20-0.46:384:45Full Moon28Sat
29Sun7:586.39:154.11:431.52:58-0.66:394:45Full Moon29Sun
30Mon8:286.29:583.92:141.83:35-0.66:404:45Full 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 70% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Gibbous (70% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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