34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

76°
H 78°
L 64°
S
5mph
High tide
11:40 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 7:06 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 20m at 11:40 am (6.1 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 - Sep 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:055.19:515.83:51-0.23:471.25:276:20Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:375.310:375.24:220.24:371.15:286:18Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon11:145.411:324.54:530.75:331.05:286:17Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:555.55:261.36:391.05:296:16Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:433.812:455.56:011.98:071.05:306:14Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:333.31:505.56:462.59:500.75:306:13Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:523.33:125.58:163.011:110.25:316:12Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat6:183.74:315.710:163.05:326:10Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:034.15:386.012:11-0.211:34 AM2.75:336:09Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:364.46:336.212:58-0.512:312.35:336:08Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:054.67:206.31:38-0.61:171.95:346:06Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:334.98:016.22:13-0.51:581.55:356:05New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:595.08:396.02:45-0.32:371.35:356:03New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:265.19:165.63:130.03:141.15:366:02New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:515.29:535.23:390.43:521.05:376:01New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:165.210:314.64:030.94:311.15:375:59Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon10:415.111:154.04:251.45:141.15:385:58Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:075.04:451.96:011.35:395:56Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:093.511:37 AM4.85:012.47:041.55:395:55Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:403.112:154.65:052.88:441.55:405:54First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:234.410:251.35:415:52First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:144.411:260.95:425:51First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:043.84:344.710:503.45:425:49First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:084.05:305.112:090.511:41 AM3.05:435:48Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:214.26:165.512:430.212:192.55:445:47Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:394.56:575.81:130.012:552.05:445:45Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:594.97:365.91:41-0.21:321.45:455:44Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:235.38:165.92:10-0.22:110.95:465:42Full Moon28Fri
29Sat8:495.68:595.72:390.02:530.55:475:41Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:195.99:455.23:090.43:390.25:475:40Full Moon30Sun
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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