34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 65°
NW
1mph
Low tide
5:39 am

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 3h 36m at 5:39 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:053.79:496.24:29-1.43:342.14:436:59Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:063.65:17-1.14:212.54:437:00Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:113.66:07-0.85:142.74:437:00Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:223.66:59-0.36:223.04:427:01Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:144.73:293.87:560.18:003.04:427:01First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:204.14:204.08:560.49:512.84:427:02First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:433.74:594.39:500.711:052.34:427:02First Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:073.55:304.510:351.011:571.74:427:03First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:193.45:574.811:121.24:427:03Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:213.46:225.112:391.211:45 AM1.54:417:04Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:123.46:475.41:140.612:151.74:417:04Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:563.57:135.71:480.212:451.84:417:05Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:373.57:415.92:22-0.21:162.04:417:05Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:183.58:126.12:56-0.61:482.14:417:06Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:013.58:456.23:33-0.82:222.34:417:06Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:473.59:216.24:12-0.92:592.44:427:06Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:373.510:016.04:54-0.93:422.54:427:07Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:293.65:39-0.84:332.74:427:07Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:253.76:25-0.65:382.84:427:07Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:214.07:15-0.37:012.84:427:07Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:474.73:144.38:080.08:462.54:427:08Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:104.24:024.89:040.410:201.94:427:08Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:433.84:455.39:580.811:301.14:437:08Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:113.65:285.810:481.14:437:08Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:293.66:106.312:290.311:36 AM1.44:437:08Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:343.76:526.61:20-0.412:231.74:447:09Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:283.87:336.82:07-0.91:091.94:447:09New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:183.98:136.82:51-1.21:542.14:447:09New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:063.98:536.63:34-1.32:382.24:457:09New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:543.99:336.34:17-1.23:222.44:457:09New Moon30Thu
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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