34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

65°
H 70°
L 61°
ENE
2mph
High tide
11:20 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 : 7:02 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 25m at 11:20 am (6.4 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 - Mar 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:045.18:154.11:041.71:55-0.36:295:57Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu7:375.28:354.21:371.42:20-0.36:285:58Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri8:085.28:544.42:071.12:42-0.26:265:59Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:385.19:154.62:370.93:040.06:256:00Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:084.99:374.73:080.73:250.26:246:00Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:404.610:014.83:420.63:470.56:236:01Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:134.210:264.84:170.64:090.86:216:02Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:523.710:554.84:570.64:311.16:206:03Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:373.211:294.75:420.74:531.56:196:04Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:412.76:400.85:171.96:176:04Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:154.62:372.58:030.85:502.26:166:05Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:234.54:592.79:450.67:252.66:156:06Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:564.65:553.110:570.210:012.56:136:07Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:214.86:283.611:50-0.311:212.06:126:08Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed5:285.26:594.112:33-0.66:116:08Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:265.57:304.612:191.31:12-0.86:096:09Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:175.78:025.11:100.71:49-0.96:086:10Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:055.78:365.61:570.12:25-0.76:076:11New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:525.59:115.82:44-0.43:00-0.46:056:12New Moon19Sun
20Mon9:405.19:485.93:32-0.63:360.06:046:12New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:304.510:275.84:22-0.74:120.66:026:13Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed11:263.911:105.55:14-0.54:491.16:016:14Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu12:323.36:11-0.25:291.76:006:15Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri2:023.07:190.26:162.25:586:15First Quarter24Fri
25Sat12:564.64:043.08:490.47:422.65:576:16First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:184.35:333.210:180.410:032.65:566:17First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:504.16:193.511:230.311:222.35:546:18First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:044.26:493.812:100.25:536:18Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed5:594.47:124.112:131.912:450.25:516:19Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu6:434.57:324.312:501.41:130.25:506:20Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri7:204.57:524.61:231.01:370.35:496:21Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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