34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 60°
SW
10mph
Low tide
5:28 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 55m at 5:28 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:33 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 4:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Oct 1818

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:215.99:554.83:090.83:510.25:555:46New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:516.110:484.23:351.24:400.15:555:44Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat10:266.111:543.74:031.75:360.15:565:43Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:085.94:322.36:440.25:575:42Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:293.212:035.65:042.88:140.35:585:40First Quarter5Mon
6Tue1:235.39:480.25:585:39First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:333.73:065.28:513.410:59-0.15:595:38First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:094.14:325.410:453.011:51-0.36:005:36Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:384.55:395.511:492.46:015:35Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:054.96:345.612:34-0.312:391.76:025:34Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:315.37:215.61:10-0.21:221.16:025:32Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:565.68:035.41:410.12:020.76:035:31Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:215.88:435.02:090.42:400.46:045:30Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:455.99:234.62:340.93:170.26:055:29Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:095.910:054.22:581.43:540.16:055:27Full Moon15Thu
16Fri9:325.810:533.83:191.84:330.26:065:26Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:565.611:513.43:382.35:160.46:075:25Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun10:235.33:532.76:060.76:085:24Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:253.110:53 AM5.03:503.07:120.96:095:23Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:384.68:491.06:105:21Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:064.310:100.96:105:20Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu6:273.83:084.210:153.611:010.76:115:19Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:234.14:264.411:123.111:380.56:125:18Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:324.35:224.611:502.56:135:17Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:454.76:104.812:090.412:251.96:145:16Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:025.16:544.912:360.41:011.26:155:15Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:225.57:374.91:020.51:370.66:165:14Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:466.08:214.81:290.72:160.06:165:12New Moon28Wed
29Thu8:136.49:074.61:571.02:58-0.56:175:11New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:446.69:594.22:261.43:44-0.86:185:10New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:196.711:003.82:581.84:35-0.96:195:09Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 11% 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 (11% 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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