34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

64°
H -°
L 60°
N
2mph
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 3h 06m 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 - Sep 1882

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:216.04:591.06:040.55:346:27Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat12:124.212:125.85:401.67:170.75:356:25Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun1:353.61:145.56:292.28:510.85:356:24Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon3:313.42:315.37:432.710:220.75:366:23Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:153.63:555.29:392.911:310.55:376:21Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:193.95:055.311:042.75:386:20Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:584.26:015.512:220.312:022.45:386:18Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:284.46:455.61:010.212:462.05:396:17Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:524.67:225.61:330.21:221.75:406:16Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun8:144.87:555.52:000.31:541.55:406:14New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:345.08:265.42:230.52:241.25:416:13New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:555.18:575.22:450.72:551.15:426:12New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:175.29:294.93:070.93:281.05:426:10New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:405.310:034.53:291.24:030.95:436:09Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri10:055.310:424.13:511.54:421.05:446:07Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat10:335.211:293.74:131.85:271.15:446:06Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:065.14:362.26:211.25:456:05Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:323.311:50 AM5.05:002.57:361.35:466:03First Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:223.012:534.85:342.89:131.25:476:02First Quarter19Tue
20Wed4:343.22:244.87:033.110:270.85:476:00First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:283.63:525.09:393.011:200.55:485:59First Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:014.05:005.410:572.55:495:58Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:314.55:585.712:030.111:54 AM1.95:495:56Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun7:015.06:505.912:42-0.112:441.25:505:55Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:335.67:396.01:19-0.11:310.65:515:53Full Moon25Mon
26Tue8:066.08:275.81:550.02:180.05:525:52Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:416.49:165.52:310.23:06-0.35:525:51Full Moon27Wed
28Thu9:196.510:085.03:070.63:56-0.45:535:49Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:596.511:054.53:451.14:49-0.35:545:48Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:436.24:251.65:47-0.15:545:46Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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