34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

61°
H -°
L 56°
NE
3mph
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: 3.2 ft at 10:30 PM, 2.3 ft above predicted
Next low tide : 8:14 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 13h 06m at 11:46 am (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 4:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (26% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jan 1796

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:154.32:243.59:202.39:001.07:075:03Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:084.54:043.110:511.89:551.47:075:04Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:524.85:353.111:551.310:451.87:075:04Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:305.06:483.212:420.77:075:05Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue6:055.37:383.31:200.27:075:06Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed6:365.58:163.412:072.11:52-0.17:075:07Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:075.78:493.512:432.22:23-0.47:075:08Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:375.89:203.61:162.22:54-0.67:075:09New Moon8Fri
9Sat8:076.09:523.61:492.23:25-0.87:075:09New Moon9Sat
10Sun8:396.010:263.72:222.23:58-0.87:075:10New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:116.011:013.72:572.24:31-0.87:075:11New Moon11Mon
12Tue9:455.811:393.73:352.25:05-0.77:075:12Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed10:225.54:172.25:40-0.47:075:13Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:193.811:05 AM5.05:082.36:16-0.17:065:14Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:034.011:56 AM4.46:112.36:550.47:065:15Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:524.21:053.77:362.27:420.87:065:16First Quarter16Sat
17Sun2:474.52:473.29:241.88:401.37:065:17First Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:424.94:403.010:531.09:461.67:055:18First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:365.46:123.211:580.210:511.87:055:19Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed5:285.97:173.512:52-0.67:055:20Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu6:186.38:073.81:39-1.27:045:21Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:076.78:504.012:471.82:23-1.67:045:22Full Moon22Fri
23Sat7:536.89:314.11:371.73:05-1.77:035:23Full Moon23Sat
24Sun8:376.810:124.22:251.63:46-1.77:035:24Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:206.510:534.33:121.64:26-1.47:025:25Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:036.111:354.34:001.65:05-1.07:025:26Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed10:475.44:491.75:41-0.47:015:27Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:174.311:32 AM4.75:421.86:160.27:015:27Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:014.212:233.96:441.96:510.87:005:28Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:504.21:303.28:082.07:291.46:595:29Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:454.33:232.79:591.78:202.06:595:30Third Quarter31Sun
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 26% 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 Waxing Crescent (26% 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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