34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 75°
L 67°
SW
9mph
Low tide
2:34 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3m at 2:34 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : 8:37 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:423.46:245.212:470.911:54 AM1.54:436:59Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:273.56:535.51:210.412:281.64:437:00Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:063.67:235.71:540.01:011.74:427:01Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:443.77:535.92:27-0.31:351.84:427:01New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:223.78:266.13:01-0.62:091.94:427:02New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:023.79:006.13:37-0.82:462.04:427:02New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:463.89:386.04:16-0.93:272.14:427:03New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:333.810:215.84:56-0.84:132.24:427:03Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:243.95:39-0.75:082.34:427:04Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:184.06:25-0.46:162.44:417:04Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:064.92:164.37:14-0.17:422.34:417:05First Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:164.33:134.68:100.39:222.04:417:05First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:443.84:065.09:100.710:441.34:417:05First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:163.64:555.510:081.011:490.64:417:06Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:383.65:425.911:031.24:427:06Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:483.76:276.312:44-0.111:55 AM1.44:427:07Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:453.97:096.51:32-0.612:431.64:427:07Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:344.07:506.62:17-1.01:301.74:427:07Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:204.18:306.52:59-1.22:141.84:427:07Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:054.19:096.33:41-1.22:571.94:427:08Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:504.19:486.04:21-1.03:412.14:427:08Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:354.110:285.55:00-0.74:272.24:437:08Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:204.15:39-0.35:162.44:437:08Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:074.16:170.16:112.54:437:08Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:574.16:550.57:222.64:447:09Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed12:463.82:504.27:381.09:022.54:447:09Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:003.33:394.48:261.410:342.14:447:09Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:403.04:244.79:201.711:361.64:457:09Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:123.05:045.010:131.94:457:09Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:243.15:425.312:231.111:01 AM2.14:457:09Waning Crescent30Sun
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 96% 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 Waxing Gibbous (96% 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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