34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

66°
H -°
L 62°
SW
2mph
High tide
2:02 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 30, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 5:35 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 31m at 2:02 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Aug 1880

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:553.66:105.51:070.311:52 AM2.95:127:01Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:173.76:495.81:400.112:352.75:137:00Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:383.97:246.02:08-0.11:122.55:146:59Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:594.07:576.12:35-0.21:472.25:146:58New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:214.28:286.13:00-0.32:212.05:156:57New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:444.49:005.93:25-0.22:571.95:166:56New Moon6Fri
7Sat10:104.69:345.73:51-0.13:361.75:176:55New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:374.810:115.24:160.14:181.65:176:54Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:075.010:534.74:420.55:051.65:186:53Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:405.111:454.05:080.96:011.55:196:52Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:215.25:351.47:121.55:196:51First Quarter11Wed
12Thu12:553.41:125.36:061.98:501.35:206:50First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:512.92:215.46:472.410:260.85:216:49First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:063.03:395.78:162.811:350.25:226:48First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:243.44:516.010:112.85:226:47Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:073.85:536.412:29-0.311:30 AM2.55:236:46Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:414.26:486.71:13-0.712:312.15:246:45Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed8:144.67:366.81:53-0.91:231.75:256:44Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:464.98:216.72:31-0.92:121.35:256:42Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:195.29:056.33:06-0.72:581.05:266:41Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:525.49:485.73:39-0.33:450.95:276:40Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:265.510:335.14:110.24:330.95:276:39Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon11:015.511:224.44:420.85:231.15:286:38Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:375.35:101.46:191.35:296:36Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:193.712:185.15:372.07:311.45:296:35Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:463.11:084.96:002.59:161.55:306:34Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:214.710:511.25:316:32Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:563.33:474.78:583.311:510.95:326:31Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun7:073.64:555.010:503.25:326:30Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:233.85:465.312:320.611:45 AM2.95:336:29Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:394.06:285.51:040.412:252.55:346:27Waning Crescent31Tue
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 83% 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 Gibbous (83% 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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