34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H 81°
L 68°
NE
2mph
High tide
9:35 am

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 : 3:47 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 20m at 9:35 am (5.6 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 - May 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:503.07:180.35:492.85:046:37Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun12:174.23:573.28:230.57:452.95:036:38Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon1:383.94:373.69:270.59:512.55:026:38Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:143.85:084.010:190.511:011.95:016:39Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed4:353.85:384.611:030.511:541.15:006:40Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu5:423.96:105.211:430.64:596:41Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri6:424.16:445.712:410.312:220.74:586:42Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:364.27:206.21:27-0.51:010.94:576:42Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:274.27:586.62:12-1.11:411.04:576:43New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:184.18:396.82:59-1.52:221.34:566:44New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:124.09:236.73:48-1.73:061.54:556:45New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:113.810:116.44:39-1.63:551.84:546:45Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:133.75:32-1.44:512.14:536:46Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:203.76:28-1.05:572.34:536:47Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:035.32:323.87:28-0.57:232.44:526:48First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:134.63:384.18:33-0.19:112.34:516:48First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:384.04:324.49:360.310:411.84:506:49First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:053.75:164.710:310.711:461.24:506:50First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:233.55:535.011:171.04:496:51Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:283.56:255.212:370.711:56 AM1.34:486:51Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:213.56:545.41:180.312:291.54:486:52Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:043.57:215.61:53-0.112:591.74:476:53Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:423.57:485.72:26-0.31:271.94:476:53Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:193.58:155.72:58-0.51:562.04:466:54Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:563.58:445.73:30-0.62:252.14:466:55Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:353.49:145.64:05-0.62:562.24:456:56Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:173.49:465.44:41-0.53:302.44:456:56Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:023.45:18-0.44:092.54:446:57Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:503.45:57-0.24:572.64:446:57Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:423.56:380.05:592.74:446:58Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon2:343.87:220.37:262.74:436:59Third Quarter31Mon
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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