34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H -°
L 61°
WSW
6mph
High tide
2:02 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:35 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 25m 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 - Dec 1880

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:407.09:204.01:141.92:56-1.56:494:52New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:227.110:104.01:581.93:42-1.66:504:51New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:077.111:034.02:452.04:31-1.66:504:51Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat9:566.711:584.03:372.15:20-1.36:514:51Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:496.24:362.36:10-0.96:524:51Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:564.111:48 AM5.55:462.47:02-0.46:534:51Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:564.312:574.77:122.47:580.26:544:52First Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:574.62:243.98:592.28:560.76:544:52First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:514.94:023.510:331.69:541.26:554:52First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:405.35:333.411:430.910:461.66:564:52Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:235.66:483.412:380.36:574:52Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:025.87:443.51:22-0.16:574:52Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:385.98:273.612:152.11:59-0.56:584:53Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:126.09:043.612:532.32:33-0.66:594:53Full Moon14Tue
15Wed7:436.09:383.61:272.33:05-0.76:594:53Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:146.010:113.62:002.43:36-0.77:004:54Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:456.010:453.62:322.44:08-0.67:014:54Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:165.811:203.63:052.44:40-0.57:014:55Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun9:485.511:573.73:422.55:11-0.37:024:55Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:225.24:232.55:430.07:024:55Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:353.710:59 AM4.75:122.66:140.37:034:56Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:163.811:43 AM4.26:132.76:470.77:034:56Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:014.012:423.67:382.67:241.17:044:57Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:474.32:163.09:272.28:111.57:044:58Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:334.74:132.810:491.59:101.87:044:58Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:195.25:492.911:470.710:122.07:054:59Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:065.76:583.212:36-0.17:054:59Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:536.27:483.51:21-0.87:055:00Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:416.78:313.712:082.12:05-1.47:065:01Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:287.09:134.01:012.02:48-1.87:065:01New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:147.29:534.21:531.83:31-1.97:065:02New 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 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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