34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 77°
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 2h 37m 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 - Aug 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:344.21:235.26:341.28:101.55:056:55First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:533.52:235.17:171.99:491.45:056:54First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:463.13:295.18:192.411:111.05:066:53First Quarter3Wed
4Thu5:423.24:335.29:472.75:076:52First Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:553.45:285.412:120.711:02 AM2.85:076:51Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:343.76:155.612:560.411:57 AM2.75:086:50Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:013.86:535.71:320.112:392.55:096:50Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon8:254.07:275.92:020.01:152.35:106:49Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:474.27:595.92:29-0.11:482.15:106:48Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:094.38:295.92:54-0.12:211.95:116:47Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:344.59:005.83:200.02:551.85:126:45Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:594.79:325.53:450.13:311.75:136:44Full Moon12Fri
13Sat10:274.810:065.14:100.34:101.65:136:43Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun10:574.910:454.64:360.64:541.65:146:42Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon11:305.011:324.15:031.05:451.65:156:41Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:105.15:311.46:491.65:156:40Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed12:353.51:005.16:031.98:181.55:166:39Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:163.12:065.26:472.39:581.15:176:38Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:253.13:225.58:122.611:110.65:186:37Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:503.44:345.89:592.75:186:35Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:403.85:366.212:070.011:16 AM2.45:196:34Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:194.36:326.612:53-0.412:172.05:206:33Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:544.77:226.81:34-0.71:101.55:206:32Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:285.18:096.72:13-0.82:001.15:216:31New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:035.48:546.42:50-0.72:480.85:226:29New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:395.69:405.93:26-0.43:360.75:236:28New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:175.710:275.34:010.14:260.75:236:27Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:555.611:194.64:360.75:190.85:246:26Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon11:365.55:101.36:161.05:256:24Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:183.912:225.25:441.97:261.35:256:23First Quarter30Tue
31Wed1:373.41:184.96:202.49:021.35:266:22First Quarter31Wed
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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