34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 77°
L 67°
SW
5mph
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 3h 28m 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 - Jul 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:153.36:195.71:010.511:46 AM2.14:467:09Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:553.56:556.01:350.112:292.14:467:09Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:313.77:316.32:09-0.31:102.14:477:09New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:063.98:086.52:44-0.71:512.04:477:08New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:434.18:476.53:20-0.92:341.94:487:08New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:234.29:286.43:57-1.03:191.94:487:08New Moon6Sat
7Sun11:054.410:136.14:36-0.94:101.94:497:08Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:494.511:025.65:15-0.75:061.94:497:08Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:374.75:57-0.36:102.04:507:08Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:304.96:400.27:291.94:507:07First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:064.22:285.17:290.79:041.64:517:07First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:353.63:285.48:281.310:321.14:517:07First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:153.44:265.79:351.711:430.54:527:06First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:463.45:216.010:411.94:537:06Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:563.66:126.312:39-0.111:41 AM2.04:537:05Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:483.96:586.41:27-0.512:352.04:547:05Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:304.17:406.52:09-0.71:232.04:557:05Full Moon17Wed
18Thu9:084.28:196.42:47-0.82:062.04:557:04Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:444.38:556.23:23-0.72:461.94:567:04Full Moon19Fri
20Sat10:194.49:315.93:57-0.63:262.04:577:03Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:534.410:065.54:30-0.34:062.04:577:02Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon11:284.410:425.05:010.04:482.14:587:02Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue12:044.45:310.45:342.24:597:01Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:434.46:010.96:282.34:597:01Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:043.91:274.46:311.37:422.35:007:00Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri1:033.42:184.57:061.89:272.25:016:59Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:443.03:164.77:532.210:541.75:016:58Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:462.94:124.99:062.411:511.25:026:58Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:113.15:025.310:182.55:036:57Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:003.45:485.712:330.711:18 AM2.55:036:56Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed7:353.76:316.11:100.212:082.35:046:55Waning Crescent31Wed
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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