34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H 88°
L 66°
NNE
5mph
High tide
1:31 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 10:39 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 57m at 1:31 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Sep 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:225.510:265.74:07-0.14:230.85:276:20Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat11:045.611:225.04:450.35:200.85:276:19Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:515.65:250.96:240.95:286:18Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:284.312:465.56:091.57:431.05:296:16First Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:553.71:525.47:052.19:190.95:296:15First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:463.63:115.38:302.610:430.55:306:14First Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:223.84:275.410:102.711:480.25:316:12First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:264.15:315.611:252.55:326:11Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:094.46:245.812:380.012:212.25:326:09Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:424.67:095.91:19-0.11:061.95:336:08Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:114.87:475.91:54-0.11:441.65:346:07Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:374.98:215.72:240.02:171.45:346:05Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:025.08:545.52:520.22:501.35:356:04Full Moon13Wed
14Thu9:265.19:265.23:180.53:221.25:366:03Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:515.110:004.93:420.83:561.25:366:01Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat10:175.010:364.54:071.24:331.25:376:00Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun10:455.011:184.04:311.55:141.35:385:58Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:164.84:561.96:021.55:385:57Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:113.611:53 AM4.75:212.37:051.65:395:56Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:353.212:454.55:512.78:411.65:405:54Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:043.22:034.56:483.010:121.35:415:53Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:323.43:314.69:213.111:110.95:415:51Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat6:083.84:405.010:452.911:550.55:425:50Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:354.25:365.411:382.45:435:49Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon7:014.66:255.712:330.112:241.95:435:47Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue7:295.07:116.01:09-0.11:071.35:445:46Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:595.47:566.11:44-0.21:510.75:455:44New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:315.88:426.02:19-0.22:350.35:465:43New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:066.19:305.72:550.13:230.05:465:42New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:446.210:225.23:320.44:14-0.15:475:40Waxing Crescent30Sat
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 (42% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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