34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H 79°
L 68°
SSW
4mph
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 4h 33m 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 - Nov 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:416.811:373.93:231.95:02-1.16:135:01Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:306.44:102.35:59-0.76:145:00Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:503.811:26 AM5.85:072.77:03-0.36:154:59Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed2:123.812:325.26:242.98:130.16:164:58Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:314.01:554.68:163.09:240.46:174:57Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:294.33:264.310:052.610:230.76:184:57Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:134.64:454.111:162.011:090.96:194:56Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:485.05:504.112:081.56:204:55Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:175.26:434.012:501.06:214:54Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:425.57:284.012:191.41:250.56:224:53Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:055.78:063.912:451.71:570.26:234:53Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:295.88:423.91:101.92:28-0.16:234:52New Moon12Thu
13Fri7:535.99:183.81:352.02:59-0.26:244:51New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:195.99:563.72:002.23:33-0.36:254:51New Moon14Sat
15Sun8:465.910:393.62:272.34:09-0.36:264:50New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:165.811:273.42:552.54:48-0.26:274:50Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:495.63:262.65:30-0.16:284:49Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:223.410:27 AM5.44:042.86:150.16:294:49Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:243.411:14 AM5.04:573.07:050.36:304:48Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri2:293.612:164.66:193.18:010.56:314:48First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:223.91:414.18:183.08:590.76:324:47First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:034.43:193.910:022.49:520.96:334:47First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:404.94:453.811:091.510:391.16:344:46Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:165.55:593.912:030.66:354:46Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:546.17:024.012:53-0.26:364:46Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:346.77:574.112:081.41:40-0.96:374:45Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:157.08:484.112:521.62:26-1.46:374:45Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:587.29:404.11:371.73:13-1.66:384:45Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:417.210:324.02:221.94:01-1.66:394:45Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:266.911:274.03:102.14:49-1.46:404:45Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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