34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H 79°
L 66°
NW
1mph
High tide
12:29 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 8:24 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 54m at 12:29 pm (5.8 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 - Jan 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:566.08:383.612:282.12:14-0.76:594:55Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:316.39:173.71:072.12:51-1.16:594:56New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:086.69:583.81:462.13:30-1.46:594:56New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:486.710:413.82:282.14:11-1.47:004:57New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:306.611:283.93:132.14:53-1.47:004:58Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:166.24:032.15:37-1.17:004:59Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:164.011:06 AM5.75:012.26:22-0.77:005:00Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:084.212:045.06:112.27:09-0.27:005:01Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun2:034.41:164.27:392.28:010.47:005:01First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:004.72:523.59:271.89:001.07:005:02First Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:565.14:383.210:571.110:011.47:005:03First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:475.56:113.212:050.37:005:04Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:365.87:213.412:58-0.36:595:05Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:216.18:123.61:44-0.86:595:06Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:046.28:543.712:442.12:24-1.16:595:07Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:436.39:313.81:282.13:01-1.26:595:08Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:196.210:063.82:082.13:36-1.16:595:09Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:546.110:413.82:462.14:09-0.96:585:10Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:285.811:153.83:222.14:42-0.76:585:11Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:025.511:493.84:002.15:13-0.46:585:12Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:375.04:402.25:430.06:575:13Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:253.811:13 AM4.55:252.36:120.46:575:14Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:033.811:53 AM3.96:202.36:410.96:565:15Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:463.912:483.37:382.37:121.46:565:15Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:364.02:262.79:342.17:531.86:555:16Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:284.34:442.611:041.58:582.26:555:17Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:194.66:272.812:010.96:545:18Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:065.07:203.112:440.26:545:19Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:515.47:553.31:21-0.46:535:20Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:355.98:273.612:082.31:58-1.06:525:21Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:176.39:003.812:562.12:34-1.46:525:22New Moon31Mon
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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