34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 68°
SW
2mph
High tide
9:51 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:49 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 12m at 9:51 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:45 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:45 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Mar 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:354.96:383.311:33-0.110:482.56:225:50First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:555.07:153.612:28-0.46:215:51Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:585.27:433.91:10-0.66:195:52Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:475.38:074.212:481.81:43-0.66:185:52Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:265.38:284.31:271.42:11-0.56:175:53Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:015.38:494.52:011.12:35-0.36:165:54Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:325.19:094.72:330.82:57-0.16:145:55Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:034.89:304.83:040.63:180.26:135:56Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:354.59:514.83:360.53:380.56:125:57Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:084.110:144.94:100.53:570.96:105:57Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed10:443.610:384.84:480.54:161.26:095:58Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu11:263.111:064.75:290.64:331.66:085:59Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:222.76:200.84:451.96:066:00Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat2:172.37:340.94:422.26:056:00Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun12:354.49:240.96:046:01Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:044.36:492.910:460.58:582.96:026:02Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:444.46:383.311:370.010:522.56:016:03Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:574.86:543.712:17-0.36:006:04Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:555.27:164.212:53-0.65:586:04Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:465.57:424.712:411.21:26-0.75:576:05Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:345.68:115.31:280.51:59-0.75:556:06New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:215.58:435.72:14-0.12:32-0.45:546:07New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:085.29:186.03:00-0.63:06-0.15:536:07New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:584.79:556.13:49-0.93:410.45:516:08Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:544.110:366.04:42-0.94:170.95:506:09Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu11:583.511:235.75:38-0.74:561.55:496:10Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:193.06:43-0.45:402.15:476:10Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:195.23:162.98:05-0.16:462.55:466:11First Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:334.75:013.29:390.09:042.75:456:12First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:084.55:593.610:540.010:512.45:436:13First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:334.46:353.911:49-0.111:551.95:426:13Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 100% 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 Full Moon (100% 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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