34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

64°
H -°
L 61°
NNE
1mph
Low tide
4:47 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 10m at 4:47 am (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jul 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:524.18:546.73:28-1.22:381.94:537:16Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:334.29:396.54:08-1.23:281.94:537:16Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:164.410:266.14:48-1.14:231.94:547:16Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:024.65:29-0.85:231.94:547:15Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:504.96:10-0.36:331.84:547:15Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:194.71:435.16:540.37:581.74:557:15Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:343.92:415.37:440.99:361.44:567:15Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:133.43:405.68:431.511:010.84:567:15Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:573.24:385.89:501.94:577:14Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:253.35:326.012:070.210:55 AM2.14:577:14Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:273.66:216.21:00-0.211:55 AM2.24:587:14Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:123.87:066.31:44-0.612:472.24:587:14Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:504.07:456.42:23-0.71:322.24:597:13New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:244.18:226.32:58-0.72:122.15:007:13New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:564.18:566.13:31-0.62:502.15:007:12New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:274.29:305.84:02-0.53:282.15:017:12New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:594.310:035.44:31-0.24:072.15:017:11Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue11:314.310:385.04:590.14:492.15:027:11Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:044.45:260.55:352.25:037:10Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:394.45:530.96:302.35:037:10Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:194.56:191.37:452.35:047:09First Quarter21Fri
22Sat12:573.32:084.66:481.89:292.05:057:09First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:382.93:064.87:262.210:531.65:057:08First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:482.84:035.08:342.511:511.05:067:07First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:183.04:575.49:592.65:077:07Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:063.35:465.912:350.411:07 AM2.65:087:06Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:403.76:336.31:13-0.112:042.45:087:05Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:124.07:176.71:50-0.612:552.15:097:05Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:454.38:016.92:26-0.91:441.85:107:04Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:204.68:456.83:03-1.12:321.55:107:03Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:574.99:306.53:40-1.03:221.35:117:02Full Moon31Mon
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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