34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H 71°
L 61°
S
3mph
High tide
1:26 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 9:31 pm (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 58m at 1:26 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:12 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:493.78:105.62:37-0.21:551.55:116:44New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:283.58:365.73:11-0.52:191.75:106:45New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:103.49:045.73:47-0.62:441.95:096:46New Moon3Fri
4Sat11:003.29:375.74:27-0.63:112.25:086:46Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun11:583.010:155.55:12-0.63:402.45:076:47Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:102.96:02-0.54:182.65:066:48Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:373.07:00-0.35:222.85:056:49Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:014.93:443.38:05-0.27:132.95:046:50First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:194.54:263.79:10-0.19:242.65:036:50First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:524.35:004.310:050.010:471.95:026:51First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:184.15:334.810:520.211:491.05:026:52Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun5:334.16:075.511:350.45:016:53Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:394.06:416.012:420.112:150.75:006:53Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:394.07:176.41:31-0.612:541.14:596:54Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:333.97:546.62:18-1.21:321.44:596:55Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:263.88:326.63:04-1.52:111.74:586:56Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:203.69:126.43:51-1.62:512.04:576:56Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:183.59:546.14:39-1.43:332.24:566:57Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:183.45:28-1.14:202.54:566:58Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:243.46:19-0.75:142.74:556:58Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue2:333.47:12-0.26:252.94:556:59Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:254.53:353.68:090.28:122.94:547:00Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:363.94:203.99:060.510:032.64:547:01Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:023.54:554.29:550.811:132.04:537:01Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:253.35:234.510:361.14:537:02Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:373.25:494.812:031.511:11 AM1.44:527:03Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon6:383.26:145.112:440.911:43 AM1.64:527:03Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:293.36:415.51:190.412:131.84:517:04Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:123.37:095.71:53-0.112:442.04:517:05Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:533.47:406.02:27-0.51:162.14:507:05New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:343.48:126.13:02-0.81:492.24:507:06New Moon31Fri
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 62% 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 Third Quarter (62% 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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