34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

82°
H 85°
L 72°
NE
9mph
Low tide
7:47 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 29m at 7:47 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:21 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 1909

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:373.57:266.22:13-0.412:572.34:457:09Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:183.68:036.52:50-0.81:372.34:467:09Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:593.78:416.63:28-1.02:192.44:467:09Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:433.89:236.64:09-1.23:032.44:477:08Full Moon4Sun
5Mon11:283.910:086.44:51-1.13:542.44:477:08Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:154.05:34-1.04:512.44:487:08Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:054.26:18-0.65:592.54:487:08Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu1:564.57:03-0.27:212.44:497:08Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:014.62:494.97:520.49:012.04:497:08Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:273.93:415.38:460.910:331.44:507:07Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:073.54:315.79:421.411:450.74:507:07Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:433.45:206.010:381.84:517:07Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:023.56:066.312:430.011:33 AM2.14:527:06Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:003.76:516.51:32-0.512:252.34:527:06Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:473.87:336.62:16-0.81:132.44:537:06New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:283.98:126.52:56-1.01:572.44:537:05New Moon16Fri
17Sat10:074.08:506.43:34-0.92:382.44:547:05New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:444.09:276.24:10-0.83:182.44:557:04New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:214.010:035.84:45-0.53:592.44:557:04Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:584.010:405.45:18-0.24:422.54:567:03Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:354.05:500.25:302.64:577:03Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:134.16:200.66:262.64:577:02Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:014.31:554.26:511.17:412.64:587:01First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:563.72:414.47:231.59:262.34:597:01First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:243.13:284.68:022.010:521.84:597:00First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:242.94:144.98:572.311:521.35:006:59First Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:093.04:595.210:012.65:016:59Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:123.35:435.612:380.611:00 AM2.75:026:58Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:523.56:266.11:170.111:54 AM2.65:026:57Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:253.77:096.51:54-0.412:432.55:036:56Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:583.97:506.82:31-0.81:292.35:046:56Full Moon31Sat
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 24% 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 Waxing Crescent (24% 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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