34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 77°
L 64°
SW
10mph
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 4h 00m 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 - May 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:204.37:415.11:290.81:210.55:046:37Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:594.28:015.22:020.41:450.85:036:38Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:354.08:215.42:340.12:061.15:026:39Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:113.88:415.43:05-0.22:261.45:016:39Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:493.69:035.43:37-0.32:471.75:006:40Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:313.49:275.44:12-0.33:082.04:596:41Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:203.19:545.24:50-0.33:292.24:586:42Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:212.95:33-0.23:502.54:576:42Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:502.86:220.04:082.74:566:43Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:230.24:566:44Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:004.54:533.38:360.27:083.24:556:45Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:254.25:113.69:410.29:482.94:546:46Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:064.15:334.010:330.111:012.34:536:46Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:284.15:574.611:150.111:541.54:526:47Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:364.26:255.111:540.24:526:48Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:364.36:555.712:420.612:310.34:516:49Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:324.47:286.31:29-0.21:080.64:506:49Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:264.38:046.62:15-0.91:460.94:506:50New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:214.18:426.83:03-1.42:241.34:496:51New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:193.99:246.73:53-1.73:051.74:486:51New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:223.710:096.44:45-1.63:502.14:486:52Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:313.55:40-1.44:422.44:476:53Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:493.56:39-1.05:482.74:476:54Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:093.77:43-0.67:202.94:466:54First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:094.74:124.08:52-0.29:192.74:466:55First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:354.25:004.39:550.110:472.34:456:56First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:003.95:384.610:460.411:491.74:456:56First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:143.76:094.911:270.74:446:57Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:173.66:355.112:371.112:021.04:446:58Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:093.66:595.41:160.612:311.34:446:58Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:543.67:215.51:500.212:571.64:436:59Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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