34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H 72°
L 60°
SW
9mph
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.
Observed: 2.8 ft at 2:54 PM, 1.4 ft above predicted
Next low tide : in 2h 23m 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 - Jun 1819

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:383.64:564.29:470.810:582.24:507:06First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:023.45:194.610:261.011:491.54:507:06First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:163.45:445.111:011.24:497:07Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:223.46:125.612:320.811:36 AM1.44:497:08Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:203.56:446.01:140.012:121.64:497:08Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:133.67:196.51:55-0.712:501.84:497:09Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:043.67:586.82:39-1.21:302.04:497:09Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:563.68:416.93:25-1.62:142.24:487:10Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:523.69:276.84:13-1.73:012.34:487:10Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:493.610:186.55:04-1.63:552.44:487:11Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:483.75:56-1.45:002.64:487:11Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:483.96:49-1.06:162.64:487:12Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:185.32:464.27:43-0.57:522.64:487:12Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:314.63:384.68:390.09:372.14:487:12Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:584.04:245.09:320.511:011.54:487:13Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:283.55:065.410:211.04:487:13Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu5:543.35:445.712:060.811:05 AM1.54:487:13Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:083.36:205.912:580.211:47 AM1.94:487:14Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:063.46:556.01:43-0.312:262.24:497:14Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:543.47:286.12:21-0.61:032.44:497:14New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:363.58:006.12:57-0.71:382.54:497:15New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:163.58:336.03:32-0.72:122.64:497:15New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:543.59:065.94:07-0.72:472.74:497:15New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:333.59:405.74:42-0.63:242.74:507:15Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:123.55:17-0.44:042.84:507:15Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:533.55:51-0.24:512.84:507:15Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:353.76:250.15:482.94:517:15Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:163.87:000.47:002.94:517:16First Quarter28Mon
29Tue12:244.12:554.17:350.88:402.74:517:16First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:333.63:324.58:141.210:122.14:527:16First Quarter30Wed
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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