34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

59°
H 71°
L 59°
NE
4mph
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.
Observed: 4.7 ft at 6:30 AM, 1.1 ft above predicted
Next low tide : 8:14 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 05m 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 - Aug 1792

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:354.68:007.12:17-1.11:431.65:127:01Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:164.88:467.02:59-1.22:341.45:137:00Full Moon2Thu
3Fri9:575.09:336.63:40-1.13:241.35:146:59Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:405.110:216.14:21-0.84:171.35:146:58Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:245.211:115.45:02-0.35:121.45:156:57Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:105.25:420.36:121.55:166:56Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:074.61:005.16:230.97:241.75:176:55Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:153.91:585.07:081.68:591.75:176:54Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:513.43:035.08:062.110:331.45:186:53Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:433.34:085.09:252.511:431.05:196:52Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:133.45:055.210:412.65:196:51Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:063.75:545.412:330.711:39 AM2.65:206:50Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:403.96:355.61:110.412:242.45:216:49Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:074.07:105.81:430.21:012.35:226:48Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:314.27:425.92:110.11:352.15:226:47New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:544.48:135.92:370.02:071.95:236:45New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:194.58:455.93:030.02:401.75:246:44New Moon17Fri
18Sat9:454.69:175.73:300.13:151.65:256:43New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:134.79:515.43:560.23:531.65:256:42Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon10:434.810:295.04:240.54:341.65:266:41Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue11:164.911:144.54:520.85:221.65:276:40Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:555.05:231.26:191.65:276:38Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:093.912:425.05:571.67:351.65:286:37First Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:283.51:435.16:412.19:131.35:296:36First Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:223.22:585.27:522.510:370.95:306:35First Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:023.44:125.69:332.611:390.35:306:33First Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:083.85:166.010:542.45:316:32Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:554.36:136.312:30-0.211:58 AM2.05:326:31Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:344.77:056.61:14-0.512:521.65:326:29Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:105.07:526.71:55-0.71:411.25:336:28Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:465.38:376.52:33-0.72:280.95:346:27Full Moon31Fri
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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