34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 76°
L 66°
SW
10mph
Low tide
8:24 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 01m at 8:24 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jun 1926

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:373.87:26-0.67:002.84:436:59Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:574.93:394.18:30-0.38:522.64:437:00Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:234.44:304.69:330.010:272.04:437:00Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri3:534.15:135.010:280.211:361.34:427:01Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:133.95:535.511:160.54:427:01Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun6:233.96:305.912:330.512:000.84:427:02Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon7:243.97:066.21:21-0.112:411.24:427:02Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue8:163.97:406.32:05-0.61:201.54:427:03New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:053.88:146.32:46-0.81:561.84:427:03New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:523.88:476.23:26-1.02:322.04:417:04New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:403.79:216.04:06-0.93:082.34:417:04New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:293.69:565.74:46-0.73:452.54:417:05Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:203.55:26-0.54:262.74:417:05Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:153.56:07-0.25:142.94:417:06Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:143.66:500.16:143.04:417:06Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed3:113.77:360.57:433.04:427:06First Quarter16Wed
17Thu12:584.03:574.08:270.89:352.84:427:07First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:183.54:344.39:191.010:512.34:427:07First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:493.35:054.610:041.311:451.74:427:07First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:073.35:345.010:461.54:427:08Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:143.36:055.412:281.011:24 AM1.64:427:08Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:103.56:375.81:070.412:031.84:427:08Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:583.67:116.21:45-0.212:421.94:437:08Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:433.77:486.52:24-0.71:222.04:437:08Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:283.88:276.73:05-1.12:052.04:437:08Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:163.99:096.73:48-1.32:492.14:447:09Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:064.09:556.64:33-1.43:392.24:447:09Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:584.010:466.25:19-1.34:362.34:447:09Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:524.26:07-1.05:412.44:457:09Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:494.46:57-0.56:592.44:457:09Waning Gibbous30Wed
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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