34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

61°
H -°
L 58°
NE
3mph
High tide
9:56 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 5:08 pm (-0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 15m at 9:56 am (6.7 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 - May 1886

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:374.27:415.21:370.51:260.75:046:37Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:144.28:075.52:100.11:530.85:036:38New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:524.18:355.72:44-0.32:221.05:026:39New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:344.09:055.83:22-0.62:531.25:016:39New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:203.89:405.84:02-0.73:271.55:006:40New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:123.610:205.74:47-0.84:051.84:596:41Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:143.55:36-0.74:502.14:586:42Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:263.46:32-0.55:492.44:576:43Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:035.12:483.57:37-0.37:152.64:566:43First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:164.63:583.98:49-0.19:102.44:556:44First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:454.34:524.39:570.010:391.94:556:45First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:124.25:364.810:530.111:441.24:546:46Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:264.26:165.311:420.24:536:46Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:304.36:525.712:380.512:260.44:526:47Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:254.37:276.01:25-0.11:060.64:516:48Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:144.38:016.12:09-0.61:430.94:516:49Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:014.28:346.12:51-0.82:191.24:506:49Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:474.09:076.03:32-0.92:531.54:496:50Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:353.89:415.74:13-0.93:291.84:496:51Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:263.610:165.44:54-0.74:052.14:486:52Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:213.55:37-0.44:452.44:486:52Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:233.46:22-0.15:332.74:476:53Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:343.47:120.36:392.94:466:54Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:274.13:403.68:090.58:312.94:466:54Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:403.74:293.99:110.810:182.64:456:55Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:133.45:054.210:050.911:202.14:456:56Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:333.45:364.510:491.04:456:56Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:383.46:044.912:051.511:28 AM1.14:446:57Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:333.66:325.312:421.012:031.24:446:58Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:193.77:015.61:180.412:371.34:436:58Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:033.87:336.01:54-0.11:121.44:436:59Waning Crescent31Mon
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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