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 4h 42m 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 - Oct 1930

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:574.15:144.811:433.05:485:39Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:134.36:045.112:260.312:212.65:485:38Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:294.56:435.212:570.312:512.25:495:36Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:444.77:175.31:230.31:201.75:505:35Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:004.97:495.21:450.41:491.35:515:33Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:175.28:215.12:060.62:191.05:515:32Full Moon6Mon
7Tue8:365.48:544.82:260.82:510.75:525:31Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:565.69:304.52:461.13:260.55:535:29Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:195.710:114.13:071.44:040.45:545:28Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:445.811:013.73:271.84:470.35:545:27Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:145.73:472.25:390.45:555:26Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:103.210:52 AM5.64:052.66:440.55:565:24Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:455.38:150.55:575:23Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:075.19:460.35:585:22Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:483.72:535.08:503.510:500.05:585:20Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:014.14:205.210:383.011:38-0.25:595:19Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:244.65:285.511:402.26:005:18Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:505.16:265.612:19-0.312:311.46:015:17Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:175.67:175.612:55-0.21:180.76:025:16Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:456.08:065.41:280.12:030.16:025:14New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:156.48:545.02:000.52:47-0.46:035:13New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:456.59:444.52:311.03:33-0.66:045:12New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:166.510:384.13:001.54:20-0.66:055:11Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:496.211:423.63:302.15:09-0.46:065:10Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:245.83:582.66:040.06:075:09Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:073.311:04 AM5.44:233.07:090.36:075:08Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon11:564.88:330.66:085:07First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:214.49:530.66:095:06First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:493.93:114.210:193.410:490.66:105:05First Quarter29Wed
30Thu6:064.24:304.311:192.911:300.66:115:04First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:224.45:274.411:592.46:125:03Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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