34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 62°
NNE
4mph
Low tide
4:52 am

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 52m at 4:52 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:40 am (5.2 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 - Aug 1910

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:203.65:576.512:41-0.311:25 AM2.65:046:55Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:083.86:496.71:30-0.812:272.55:056:54Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:474.17:366.92:14-1.11:202.35:066:53New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:234.28:206.82:54-1.12:072.25:066:52New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:584.39:016.63:33-1.02:522.05:076:52New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:334.49:416.24:08-0.83:362.05:086:51New Moon6Sat
7Sun11:084.510:205.74:42-0.44:202.05:096:50Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:424.511:005.15:130.15:072.05:096:49Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:164.55:420.65:572.15:106:48Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:524.56:081.26:582.25:116:47Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:343.71:324.56:321.88:272.15:126:46First Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:543.12:234.66:552.310:151.85:126:45First Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:262.93:244.77:232.711:311.35:136:44First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:033.14:254.99:073.15:146:43First Quarter14Sun
15Mon7:353.45:195.212:220.810:45 AM3.15:146:41Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:553.66:065.61:020.411:45 AM3.05:156:40Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:153.86:486.01:350.012:312.85:166:39Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:374.07:266.32:07-0.31:112.55:176:38Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:004.28:036.52:37-0.61:492.25:176:37Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:274.48:406.53:08-0.72:291.95:186:36Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:564.69:206.33:39-0.63:121.75:196:34Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:284.910:025.94:11-0.43:591.55:196:33Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:025.110:505.34:430.04:511.35:206:32Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:405.311:464.55:150.55:511.35:216:31Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:235.45:481.17:031.25:226:30Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:003.71:155.56:251.88:381.15:226:28Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:543.22:215.57:122.410:180.75:236:27Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:113.23:385.68:422.911:340.15:246:26Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon6:373.64:515.910:293.05:246:24Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:224.05:546.112:32-0.311:44 AM2.85:256:23Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed7:554.36:476.31:18-0.612:402.45:266:22Waning Crescent31Wed
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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