34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H -°
L 58°
SW
9mph
Low tide
5:08 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 52m at 5:08 pm (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:32 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:09 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (96% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 1885

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:213.95:390.15:112.54:467:09Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:044.06:120.46:072.64:467:09Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:504.26:490.77:202.64:477:08Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat12:413.92:404.47:301.08:582.34:477:08Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:043.43:304.88:221.410:251.84:487:08Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:483.24:185.29:221.611:281.14:487:08Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:183.25:065.710:211.84:497:08Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:293.55:546.212:210.411:18 AM1.84:497:08Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:253.86:416.71:08-0.312:131.84:507:07Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:134.17:277.01:53-0.91:051.74:507:07New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:584.38:147.12:37-1.31:571.64:517:07New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:434.59:007.13:21-1.52:481.64:517:06New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:294.79:486.74:05-1.43:411.64:527:06Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:174.810:396.24:49-1.14:371.64:537:06Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:064.95:33-0.75:381.74:537:05Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:584.96:17-0.16:461.84:547:05Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:324.61:555.07:040.58:111.84:557:04First Quarter17Fri
18Sat1:463.92:555.17:561.29:481.64:557:04First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:213.43:555.28:581.711:091.24:567:03First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:013.34:505.310:052.14:577:03First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:253.45:395.512:110.811:05 AM2.34:577:02Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:213.66:225.612:580.411:56 AM2.44:587:02Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:003.76:595.81:360.112:392.44:597:01Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:313.97:325.92:09-0.11:162.34:597:00Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:594.08:036.02:39-0.21:492.25:007:00Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:264.18:336.03:07-0.22:222.15:016:59Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:544.29:035.83:35-0.22:562.15:016:58Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:234.39:355.64:04-0.13:312.05:026:57Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:544.410:085.34:320.04:102.15:036:57Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu11:274.410:454.95:010.34:532.15:046:56Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:034.55:300.65:432.15:046:55Waning 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 96% 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 Full Moon (96% 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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