34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 62°
SW
6mph
Low tide
12:18 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 6h 58m at 12:18 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:15 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:02 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (61% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Apr 1901

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:424.78:074.91:440.71:540.25:416:14Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue8:174.68:295.02:170.42:180.45:406:15Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:504.48:515.12:470.22:400.75:386:15Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:224.29:145.13:190.03:020.95:376:16Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:573.99:385.13:520.03:251.25:366:17Full Moon5Fri
6Sat10:353.610:045.04:270.03:481.55:346:18Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun11:183.310:334.85:060.14:111.85:336:18Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:122.95:500.34:362.15:326:19Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:302.76:440.55:052.45:316:20Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed3:292.87:570.65:592.65:296:21Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:024.14:473.09:200.68:272.85:286:21Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:404.05:243.410:250.410:222.45:276:22Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:084.15:533.911:140.211:261.85:256:23Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:164.46:224.511:550.05:246:24Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:154.66:535.012:171.012:340.05:236:24Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:074.87:265.61:040.31:110.05:226:25Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:574.88:016.11:49-0.41:480.25:206:26New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:464.78:386.42:35-1.02:250.45:196:27New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:374.59:176.43:23-1.33:040.75:186:27New Moon19Fri
20Sat10:324.210:006.34:13-1.43:461.15:176:28Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun11:323.810:485.95:06-1.24:311.55:166:29Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:413.56:03-0.95:242.05:146:30Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:023.47:06-0.56:322.35:136:30Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:454.93:293.58:20-0.18:152.55:126:31First Quarter24Wed
25Thu2:064.34:383.89:360.110:062.35:116:32First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:374.05:294.110:400.311:211.85:106:33First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:553.96:074.411:300.45:096:34Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:583.96:384.712:151.312:100.65:086:34Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:493.97:044.912:570.812:430.85:076:35Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:313.97:285.11:330.41:101.05:056:36Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 61% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (61% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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