34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

74°
H 77°
L 64°
SSW
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 5h 58m 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 - Jul 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:133.57:496.02:42-0.41:242.54:467:09Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:493.58:226.13:16-0.51:582.54:467:09Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:263.68:556.13:50-0.72:342.54:477:09Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:043.69:306.04:26-0.73:122.64:477:08Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:443.710:085.85:02-0.63:562.64:487:08Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:253.85:39-0.54:462.74:487:08Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:084.06:16-0.25:472.74:497:08Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:534.26:550.17:042.64:497:08Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon12:404.42:414.67:380.68:432.34:507:08Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:023.83:285.08:271.010:161.64:507:07Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:443.44:165.59:221.511:290.84:517:07Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:233.35:046.010:181.84:517:07Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:463.45:536.512:280.011:15 AM2.14:527:06Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:483.76:426.81:20-0.712:112.24:537:06Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:383.97:297.12:07-1.21:052.24:537:05New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:234.08:157.12:52-1.41:572.24:547:05New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:074.19:016.93:36-1.52:462.14:547:05New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:514.29:456.64:19-1.33:362.24:557:04New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:344.310:306.15:00-1.04:272.24:567:04Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:184.35:39-0.55:212.34:567:03Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:024.46:170.16:212.44:577:02Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:054.71:494.46:530.77:352.44:587:02First Quarter22Sun
23Mon1:023.92:384.57:301.39:142.24:587:01First Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:243.33:274.78:111.910:451.84:597:01First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:193.04:154.99:042.311:511.35:007:00First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:123.05:005.110:052.65:016:59Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:223.35:435.312:400.811:02 AM2.85:016:59Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:013.56:235.61:180.411:53 AM2.85:026:58Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:303.67:005.91:520.012:362.75:036:57Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:563.87:356.12:24-0.31:152.65:036:56Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:233.98:106.32:55-0.51:532.45:046:55Full Moon31Tue
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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