34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H -°
L 60°
SW
9mph
Low tide
6:02 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 19m at 6:02 pm (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:39 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:10 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1883

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:564.05:234.410:440.311:251.45:116:44Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:104.16:005.011:310.35:106:45Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:154.36:365.612:180.612:140.35:096:46Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:124.47:146.11:08-0.212:550.45:086:46Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:044.57:526.41:55-0.81:360.65:076:47New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:554.48:316.62:41-1.32:170.95:066:48New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:484.29:136.63:29-1.52:591.15:056:49New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:434.09:576.34:18-1.53:441.55:046:49Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:423.810:445.85:09-1.34:331.85:046:50Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:463.76:01-0.95:292.25:036:51Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:583.66:58-0.46:392.55:026:52Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:364.63:133.88:010.08:172.55:016:52First Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:504.14:154.09:080.410:022.35:006:53First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:183.75:034.310:080.611:151.84:596:54First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:383.55:414.510:580.94:596:55First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:463.56:124.812:081.311:38 AM1.14:586:55Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:413.56:395.012:490.812:121.34:576:56Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:253.67:055.31:240.412:421.44:576:57Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:043.67:305.51:560.11:101.64:566:58Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:403.67:575.62:28-0.21:381.74:556:58Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:163.68:245.73:00-0.42:071.84:556:59Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:543.68:545.73:34-0.62:371.94:547:00Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:353.59:265.74:10-0.63:102.14:547:00Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:203.510:025.54:48-0.63:472.24:537:01Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:103.55:29-0.54:322.44:537:02Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:043.56:12-0.35:282.54:527:03Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun2:033.77:00-0.16:432.64:527:03Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:334.43:004.07:540.28:252.44:517:04Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:544.03:514.48:530.410:021.94:517:04Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:283.74:375.09:500.711:131.14:517:05Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:533.65:215.510:430.94:507:06Waning Crescent31Thu
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 91% 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 (91% 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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