34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

77°
H 82°
L 61°
SW
7mph
Low tide
1:38 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, November 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 06m at 1:38 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 7:40 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 4:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Apr 1862

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:283.79:585.14:18-0.13:441.45:486:21Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:113.310:265.04:560.04:051.75:466:22Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:032.95:390.34:252.15:456:23Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:202.66:300.54:412.45:446:23Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:410.75:426:24First Quarter5Sat
6Sun12:354.19:150.85:416:25First Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:083.95:593.210:270.610:082.85:406:26First Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:444.06:123.511:150.411:142.35:386:26First Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:544.26:294.011:510.25:376:27Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu5:504.46:504.412:011.612:240.15:366:28Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:404.67:144.912:430.912:550.15:346:29Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:264.77:415.51:240.21:260.25:336:29Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:124.78:125.92:06-0.41:580.45:326:30Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:594.58:466.22:50-0.92:320.65:316:31Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:494.29:246.33:36-1.23:071.05:296:32Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:443.910:066.24:26-1.33:461.45:286:32Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu11:473.510:555.95:21-1.24:291.85:276:33Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri1:023.36:21-0.95:222.25:266:34Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat2:323.27:31-0.66:372.55:246:35Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun1:034.93:583.58:49-0.38:372.65:236:36Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:334.54:583.910:02-0.110:252.25:226:36Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:034.35:434.311:000.011:361.65:216:37Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:184.26:194.711:470.15:206:38Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu6:194.26:505.012:301.012:260.45:196:39Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:104.17:175.21:130.512:590.65:176:39Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:544.07:425.41:510.11:280.95:166:40Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:333.98:065.52:25-0.21:541.25:156:41New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:103.88:315.62:57-0.42:191.55:146:42New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:483.68:565.53:30-0.52:431.75:136:42New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:293.49:245.44:05-0.43:091.95:126:43New Moon30Wed
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 6% 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 Waning Crescent (6% 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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