34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H 73°
L 60°
SSE
2mph
High tide
11:46 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, November 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 8:14 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 19m at 11:46 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 4:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (34% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1790

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:303.810:415.85:04-1.34:261.75:106:44Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:353.65:57-0.95:182.15:096:45Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:493.56:55-0.56:242.45:086:46Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:324.73:093.68:010.08:012.65:076:47Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed1:474.14:173.89:110.39:552.45:076:47Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:163.85:074.110:140.511:121.95:066:48Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:373.65:454.411:040.75:056:49Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:433.66:164.712:061.411:45 AM0.95:046:50Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:373.76:434.912:471.012:191.05:036:50Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:213.77:075.21:210.512:491.25:026:51Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:593.77:325.41:520.21:161.35:016:52Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:353.77:585.52:23-0.11:431.55:006:53New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:103.78:245.62:55-0.42:111.65:006:53New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:483.68:535.73:28-0.52:401.84:596:54New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:293.59:245.64:04-0.63:112.04:586:55New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:143.49:595.54:42-0.53:452.14:576:56Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:053.45:23-0.44:262.34:576:56Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:033.46:07-0.35:192.54:566:57Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed2:063.56:57-0.16:322.64:566:58Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:274.53:083.87:540.18:142.54:556:59First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:464.13:594.28:550.39:542.14:546:59First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:183.84:434.79:530.511:061.34:547:00First Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:423.85:255.310:460.74:537:01Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon5:563.86:065.812:050.511:34 AM0.84:537:01Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:004.06:486.312:56-0.312:201.04:527:02Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:554.17:296.61:44-0.91:061.24:527:03Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:474.18:106.72:31-1.31:501.34:517:03Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:374.18:526.73:17-1.52:351.54:517:04Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:294.09:356.44:03-1.53:211.74:517:05Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:224.010:205.94:50-1.34:112.04:507:05Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:173.95:36-0.95:042.24:507:06Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 34% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (34% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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