34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 74°
L 66°
SW
10mph
Low tide
3:09 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 48m at 3:09 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 9:13 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:44 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:104.05:30-1.35:002.04:436:59Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:094.16:21-1.06:092.24:437:00Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:065.22:114.37:15-0.57:352.24:437:00First Quarter3Fri
4Sat1:164.53:124.68:120.19:151.94:427:01First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:403.94:074.99:130.610:421.44:427:01First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:113.54:565.210:091.011:490.84:427:02First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:353.45:405.511:011.44:427:03Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:463.46:195.712:430.311:47 AM1.64:427:03Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:413.56:545.81:27-0.112:271.94:427:04Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:253.67:275.92:05-0.41:042.04:417:04Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:033.67:585.92:40-0.51:382.14:417:04Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:383.68:285.93:13-0.62:102.24:417:05Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:143.68:595.83:45-0.62:442.34:417:05Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:503.69:305.64:18-0.53:182.34:417:06Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:283.710:035.34:51-0.43:572.44:417:06Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:073.75:25-0.24:402.54:427:06Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:493.85:590.15:302.64:427:07Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:333.96:330.46:332.74:427:07Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:044.12:204.17:110.78:002.64:427:07Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon1:093.63:074.47:541.19:402.24:427:08Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:443.23:524.88:461.410:551.54:427:08Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:253.04:365.39:431.711:510.84:437:08Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:493.15:215.810:381.84:437:08Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:553.46:076.312:410.011:32 AM1.94:437:08Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:473.76:536.71:26-0.712:251.94:437:08Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:343.97:407.02:10-1.21:171.84:447:09New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:194.18:267.12:54-1.52:081.74:447:09New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:054.39:137.03:39-1.63:001.74:447:09New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:524.510:036.64:24-1.53:561.74:457:09Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:404.610:556.05:08-1.24:551.74:457:09Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 99% 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 (99% 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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