34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

67°
H 68°
L 57°
SW
9mph
Low tide
6:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, November 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Observed: 5.0 ft at 1:30 PM, 1.5 ft above predicted
Next low tide : in 4h 35m at 6:16 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:00 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 4:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jan 1810

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:155.66:353.412:270.17:065:03Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue6:016.17:293.81:13-0.77:075:03Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:476.68:164.012:201.61:57-1.37:075:04Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:336.99:004.31:111.52:41-1.67:075:05New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:187.09:454.42:011.43:24-1.87:075:06New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:046.910:314.52:511.44:08-1.77:075:06New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:506.511:194.63:421.44:52-1.47:075:07Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon10:405.94:371.55:35-0.97:075:08Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:084.611:32 AM5.15:371.66:19-0.37:075:09Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:014.712:314.36:461.87:060.47:075:10First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:584.71:473.58:171.87:591.07:075:11First Quarter11Thu
12Fri3:004.73:313.110:011.59:041.67:075:12First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:014.95:173.011:241.110:121.97:075:13First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:565.06:383.112:220.67:075:14Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:435.27:303.31:060.27:065:14Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:245.48:063.512:022.11:41-0.17:065:15Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:595.68:363.612:442.12:12-0.47:065:16Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:315.79:023.81:192.02:40-0.57:055:17Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:025.89:293.81:521.93:07-0.67:055:18Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:325.89:563.92:241.83:34-0.67:055:19Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:025.710:254.02:571.84:02-0.57:045:20Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:335.510:554.13:321.74:30-0.47:045:21Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:065.211:284.14:101.74:58-0.17:035:22Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:434.74:531.85:270.27:035:23Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:034.211:25 AM4.25:431.85:580.67:025:24Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:444.312:193.66:471.86:331.07:025:25Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat1:344.41:413.08:181.77:191.57:015:26Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:364.73:422.810:011.38:301.87:015:27Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:435.05:262.911:160.69:582.07:005:28Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:465.46:363.312:13-0.26:595:29Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed5:435.97:243.71:01-0.86:595:30Waning 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 18% 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 Crescent (18% 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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