34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H -°
L 66°
SSE
4mph
Low tide
2:38 am

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 5h 28m at 2:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 8:54 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Oct 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:014.96:445.512:360.112:461.55:485:38Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:325.27:275.41:140.21:271.25:495:37Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:595.48:055.31:460.32:030.95:495:36Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:245.58:415.12:150.62:360.75:505:34Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:495.59:154.92:410.93:090.65:515:33Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:145.59:514.63:061.23:430.55:525:32Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:395.410:304.23:311.54:180.65:525:30Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:065.311:143.83:561.94:570.75:535:29Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:355.14:212.25:410.95:545:28Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:103.511:10 AM4.94:482.66:351.15:555:26Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat1:323.311:55 AM4.65:212.97:481.35:555:25Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:413.31:044.36:233.29:181.25:565:24Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:573.62:424.29:013.310:241.05:575:23Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue5:323.94:054.410:332.911:120.85:585:21Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:584.35:074.711:252.411:510.65:595:20Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:234.75:595.012:081.75:595:19Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri6:505.26:475.212:260.412:491.16:005:18Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:195.67:335.41:000.41:310.46:015:16Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:506.18:195.31:350.42:13-0.16:025:15New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:246.49:075.22:100.62:58-0.56:035:14New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:016.69:584.92:470.93:46-0.76:035:13New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:416.610:564.53:271.24:38-0.76:045:12Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:266.34:101.75:34-0.56:055:11Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:024.111:18 AM5.94:592.16:37-0.26:065:09Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:213.912:205.46:022.67:510.16:075:08First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:533.91:405.07:342.89:110.36:085:07First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:124.23:124.79:332.710:200.36:095:06First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:104.64:344.610:572.311:160.46:105:05First Quarter28Tue
29Wed5:544.95:404.611:561.76:105:04Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:295.26:344.612:010.512:431.26:115:03Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:595.47:194.612:380.71:210.86:125:02Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 91% 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 (91% 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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