34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

74°
H 77°
L 68°
SW
9mph
Low tide
3:47 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 6m at 3:47 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:333.36:425.41:220.312:112.04:436:59Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:143.37:115.71:55-0.112:442.14:437:00Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:523.47:415.92:28-0.41:162.24:427:01Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:293.48:136.03:02-0.61:502.24:427:01Full Moon4Thu
5Fri10:073.58:466.03:37-0.82:252.34:427:02Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:483.59:226.04:14-0.93:032.34:427:02Full Moon6Sat
7Sun11:323.510:015.84:52-0.83:452.44:427:03Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:173.65:32-0.74:372.54:427:03Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:043.86:12-0.55:392.54:427:04Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed1:534.16:55-0.26:572.54:417:04Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu12:374.42:444.47:420.38:372.24:417:05Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:593.83:324.98:330.710:111.64:417:05Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:373.44:205.49:281.111:230.84:417:05Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:113.35:065.910:231.44:417:06Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:323.45:536.312:220.011:17 AM1.74:427:06Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:363.56:406.71:14-0.712:091.94:427:07Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed8:283.77:256.92:02-1.21:012.04:427:07New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:163.88:106.92:47-1.51:502.04:427:07New Moon18Thu
19Fri10:023.98:536.73:30-1.52:382.14:427:07New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:474.09:366.44:13-1.43:272.14:427:08New Moon20Sat
21Sun11:324.010:195.94:54-1.14:172.24:427:08Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:174.15:34-0.75:092.34:437:08Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:024.16:11-0.26:072.44:437:08Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed1:494.26:480.47:182.54:437:08First Quarter24Wed
25Thu12:423.92:374.37:250.98:532.34:437:09First Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:523.33:244.58:051.410:261.94:447:09First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:332.94:084.78:521.911:351.44:447:09First Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:202.84:505.09:442.24:457:09First Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:452.95:305.312:250.910:36 AM2.44:457:09Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:373.16:085.61:050.411:25 AM2.54:457:09Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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