34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 65°
SW
9mph
Low tide
7:06 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 31m at 7:06 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:40 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Feb 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:205.87:373.412:57-0.76:515:23Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:146.18:193.71:43-1.26:505:24Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:046.38:553.912:492.12:24-1.46:505:25Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:486.49:294.01:381.93:02-1.56:495:26Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:296.410:024.12:211.73:37-1.36:485:27Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:086.110:344.23:021.64:10-1.16:475:28Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:455.811:064.23:421.64:41-0.76:475:29Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:215.211:384.24:231.65:10-0.26:465:30Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:584.65:061.65:360.36:455:31Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:094.211:37 AM3.95:541.75:590.96:445:32Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:434.112:253.36:521.86:201.46:435:33Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:224.11:442.68:231.86:371.96:425:34Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:144.110:231.56:415:35Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:224.211:410.96:405:36Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:294.47:453.012:290.46:395:37Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:254.88:003.31:06-0.16:385:38Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:125.28:183.51:39-0.66:375:38Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:545.68:393.712:402.32:10-0.96:365:39Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:326.09:023.91:202.02:40-1.26:355:40New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:106.29:294.21:591.63:11-1.36:345:41New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:486.29:594.42:391.33:43-1.26:335:42New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:286.010:314.73:221.04:15-0.96:325:43New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:125.511:064.94:090.84:47-0.56:305:44Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:004.811:455.05:010.75:200.16:295:45Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:584.06:010.75:530.86:285:46Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:295.01:143.27:150.76:301.56:275:46First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:235.03:202.78:560.67:202.16:265:47First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:345.05:442.910:380.29:092.66:245:48First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:555.16:573.311:52-0.310:572.66:235:49First Quarter29Wed
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 80% 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 maximum.

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 (80% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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