34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H 76°
L 67°
NW
2mph
High tide
9:13 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 3:09 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 05m at 9:13 am (5.2 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 - Jan 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:075.46:443.212:290.26:594:55Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:525.97:323.51:11-0.56:594:56Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:376.48:143.812:101.91:52-1.06:594:57Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:216.88:554.11:001.72:32-1.57:004:57Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:057.09:374.31:491.63:14-1.77:004:58Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:507.010:204.52:381.43:56-1.77:004:59Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:376.711:064.63:291.44:38-1.47:005:00Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:266.111:544.74:241.45:21-1.07:005:01Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:195.45:251.56:04-0.47:005:01Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:454.812:194.56:331.66:500.27:005:02Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:414.91:333.77:591.67:410.97:005:03Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:435.03:153.19:411.38:451.57:005:04Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:475.15:043.011:080.89:581.96:595:05Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:465.36:333.212:120.36:595:06Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:395.47:293.41:01-0.16:595:07Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:245.68:073.612:012.11:41-0.46:595:08Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:035.78:383.712:462.12:14-0.66:585:09Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:375.89:053.81:242.02:44-0.76:585:10New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:085.89:313.91:571.93:11-0.76:585:11New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:375.79:584.02:291.83:38-0.66:575:12New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:075.610:254.03:011.84:05-0.56:575:13New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:375.310:544.13:351.74:32-0.36:575:14Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:085.011:254.24:121.74:580.06:565:15Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:414.511:584.24:531.85:240.46:565:16Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:194.05:401.95:510.86:555:17Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:354.312:083.46:401.96:201.26:555:18First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:214.41:252.88:081.86:571.66:545:19First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:204.53:402.59:581.48:002.06:545:19First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:274.85:352.711:140.89:372.26:535:20First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:305.26:403.112:090.16:525:21Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue5:285.77:223.512:54-0.66:525:22Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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