34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

76°
H 81°
L 66°
WSW
12mph
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 3h 51m 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 - Sep 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:043.64:345.110:243.35:276:20First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:333.95:385.312:220.311:42 AM3.15:276:19Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:544.16:275.51:050.112:302.85:286:18Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:134.27:055.71:38-0.11:042.55:296:16Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:304.37:385.82:06-0.11:342.25:296:15Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:484.48:085.82:310.02:031.95:306:14Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:064.68:375.72:540.12:331.75:316:12Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:264.89:075.53:150.23:051.55:326:11Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:465.09:395.13:360.53:391.35:326:10Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:095.110:144.63:560.84:171.25:336:08Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:335.210:544.14:161.34:591.25:346:07Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:005.211:473.54:351.75:491.25:346:05Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:345.24:522.26:551.35:356:04Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:123.012:205.15:042.68:361.25:366:03Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:345.110:190.85:366:01Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:135.211:250.25:376:00Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:473.74:355.610:253.25:385:58Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:044.15:406.112:14-0.311:36 AM2.75:385:57Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri7:284.56:356.412:55-0.612:302.15:395:56Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:544.97:256.61:32-0.81:191.45:405:54Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:235.48:126.42:07-0.72:060.85:415:53New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:535.78:586.02:41-0.42:530.45:415:51New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:256.09:465.53:130.13:410.15:425:50New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:586.110:384.73:440.74:320.15:435:49Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:336.011:384.04:151.35:260.25:435:47Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:115.84:442.06:270.45:445:46Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:573.411:54 AM5.45:112.67:450.75:455:44First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:223.212:524.95:293.19:270.85:455:43First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:274.610:490.65:465:42First Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:423.94:054.610:413.511:450.45:475:40First Quarter30Tue
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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