34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H 73°
L 56°
WSW
12mph
High tide
4:49 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, November 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 11:25 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 42m at 4:49 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 4:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (29% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1872

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:544.55:584.311:07-0.411:331.95:106:44Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:104.56:314.711:54-0.35:096:45Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:144.67:015.212:281.212:34-0.15:086:46Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:084.57:295.51:140.51:090.25:076:47Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:554.47:565.71:560.01:400.55:066:48New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:404.28:235.82:35-0.42:080.95:066:48New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:243.98:495.83:12-0.62:351.35:056:49New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:093.69:155.73:50-0.63:011.75:046:50New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:583.49:435.54:28-0.63:262.15:036:51Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:543.210:135.25:09-0.43:512.45:026:51Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:053.05:53-0.24:162.75:016:52Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:294.56:450.15:006:53Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:480.35:006:54First Quarter13Mon
14Tue12:294.15:103.59:000.59:023.24:596:54First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:003.85:313.710:000.510:382.84:586:55First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:343.75:494.110:450.511:302.24:586:56First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:463.86:084.411:220.64:576:57Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:453.86:294.912:121.511:54 AM0.64:566:57Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:383.96:535.412:500.912:250.84:566:58Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon7:284.07:205.81:290.212:571.04:556:59Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue8:164.07:516.22:08-0.51:291.24:547:00Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:053.98:256.52:50-1.02:041.54:547:00Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:573.89:036.63:36-1.32:411.74:537:01Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:563.69:456.54:25-1.53:222.04:537:02Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:003.55:17-1.44:112.34:527:02Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun1:123.56:14-1.25:112.64:527:03Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon2:273.67:15-0.96:322.84:517:04Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:405.23:354.08:21-0.58:252.84:517:04Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:034.64:284.49:26-0.210:102.34:517:05Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:334.25:114.810:220.111:241.64:507:05Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:544.05:495.211:090.44:507:06Waning Crescent31Fri
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 29% 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 Waning Crescent (29% 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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