34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

74°
H 77°
L 64°
SW
8mph
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 54m 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 - Jun 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:343.57:455.72:22-0.11:221.94:436:59Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:133.58:105.82:54-0.41:472.14:437:00Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:533.48:365.83:27-0.52:142.24:427:01Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:373.39:065.74:03-0.62:422.44:427:01Full Moon4Mon
5Tue11:253.39:385.64:41-0.63:132.64:427:02Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:183.25:22-0.53:482.74:427:02Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:163.36:05-0.34:342.94:427:03Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri2:183.46:52-0.25:403.04:427:03Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat3:113.77:430.07:163.14:417:04Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun12:564.43:524.18:370.29:122.74:417:04Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:244.04:284.59:290.410:362.04:417:05Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue3:563.75:035.110:170.711:391.14:417:05Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:193.75:405.711:021.04:417:05Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:323.76:186.312:330.211:46 AM1.24:417:06Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:353.86:596.71:23-0.612:311.54:417:06Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:323.97:417.02:11-1.21:161.74:427:07New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:263.98:247.12:59-1.62:031.94:427:07New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:213.99:097.03:47-1.72:502.14:427:07New Moon18Mon
19Tue11:173.99:576.64:36-1.63:422.34:427:07Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:133.95:25-1.34:382.54:427:08Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:113.96:14-0.95:412.64:427:08Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:104.17:04-0.46:562.74:437:08Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:384.73:074.27:550.18:322.74:437:08First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:484.13:574.58:480.710:102.34:437:08First Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:133.54:394.79:381.111:221.74:437:09First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:423.25:155.010:231.54:447:09First Quarter26Tue
27Wed6:033.25:485.212:171.211:03 AM1.94:447:09Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:083.26:185.51:000.711:40 AM2.14:447:09Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:583.36:485.71:370.212:152.34:457:09Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:373.47:185.92:10-0.112:492.44:457:09Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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