34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

79°
H -°
L 66°
WSW
13mph
Low tide
6:05 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 28m at 6:05 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:20 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:41 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:47 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (88% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:055.42:094.57:13-0.37:372.34:457:09First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:134.63:024.98:020.39:171.94:467:09First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:393.83:525.28:540.910:451.34:467:09First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:173.34:405.69:471.511:560.74:477:09First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:553.25:255.810:382.04:477:08Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:163.36:076.012:520.111:29 AM2.34:487:08Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:133.56:476.11:38-0.312:162.54:487:08Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:573.67:256.22:18-0.61:002.64:497:08Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:333.68:006.22:54-0.71:392.74:497:08Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:073.78:346.13:28-0.72:152.64:507:07Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:393.79:076.04:01-0.62:512.64:507:07Full Moon11Fri
12Sat11:113.79:405.84:34-0.53:272.64:517:07Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:443.810:135.55:05-0.34:072.64:527:06Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:173.85:350.04:512.64:527:06Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:524.06:040.35:432.74:537:06Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:284.16:330.76:462.74:537:05Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:114.02:074.37:011.18:152.54:547:05Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:173.42:504.67:331.69:572.04:557:04Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:072.93:355.08:152.011:131.44:557:04Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:122.84:235.49:142.44:567:03Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:453.15:135.912:100.610:21 AM2.64:577:03Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:403.46:046.312:57-0.111:24 AM2.64:577:02Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:203.66:536.81:41-0.712:232.64:587:02Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:583.97:427.22:23-1.21:182.44:597:01New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:354.18:297.33:06-1.52:102.14:597:00New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:154.39:177.23:47-1.53:021.95:007:00New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:564.510:066.74:29-1.43:571.85:016:59Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:384.710:576.05:09-1.04:561.75:026:58Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:224.95:48-0.46:011.75:026:57Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:085.16:270.37:161.75:036:57First Quarter30Wed
31Thu12:594.22:005.27:061.18:511.55:046:56First Quarter31Thu
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 88% 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 (88% 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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