34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H 76°
L 64°
SW
12mph
Low tide
5:13 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 09m at 5:13 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:21 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:42 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:46 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1932

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:474.07:084.912:591.012:460.65:046:37Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:303.97:275.21:330.61:100.95:036:38Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:083.87:475.42:050.21:321.25:026:39New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:453.78:085.52:35-0.11:531.55:016:39New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:233.58:305.63:07-0.42:141.75:006:40New Moon5Thu
6Fri10:033.38:555.63:40-0.52:362.04:596:41New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:493.19:225.54:16-0.52:582.24:586:42Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun11:443.09:545.44:57-0.43:202.44:576:42Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon12:542.85:43-0.33:412.64:566:43Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:204.96:35-0.14:566:44Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:370.04:556:45First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:254.64:323.48:430.18:113.14:546:46First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:514.34:553.89:410.110:052.64:536:46First Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:244.15:204.310:280.211:131.84:526:47First Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:444.05:484.911:090.34:526:48Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon5:544.06:195.612:080.811:48 AM0.54:516:49Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue6:584.16:526.212:58-0.112:260.84:506:49Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:564.07:286.61:46-0.91:051.24:506:50Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:513.98:076.82:33-1.41:441.54:496:51Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:473.88:486.93:22-1.72:251.84:486:51Full Moon20Fri
21Sat10:473.69:326.64:13-1.83:082.14:486:52Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun11:503.510:206.25:05-1.63:572.44:476:53Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:573.55:59-1.24:542.64:476:54Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue2:093.56:56-0.86:062.84:466:54Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:145.03:173.77:56-0.37:452.94:466:55Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:254.44:104.08:570.19:402.64:456:56Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:503.94:524.39:520.511:012.14:456:56Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:133.65:254.610:370.811:581.54:446:57Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:283.45:534.911:141.24:446:58Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:323.36:185.212:430.911:46 AM1.54:446:58Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:263.36:425.41:200.412:151.84:436:59Waning Crescent31Tue
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 95% 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 (95% 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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