34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 61°
SW
11mph
Low tide
6:48 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 08m at 6:48 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:39 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Aug 1911

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:563.42:444.97:321.810:091.75:046:55First Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:553.03:394.98:172.411:301.25:056:54First Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:163.04:345.19:302.85:066:54First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:343.35:255.312:270.710:47 AM3.05:066:53Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:083.56:115.51:100.311:48 AM3.05:076:52Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:323.76:515.71:450.012:332.95:086:51Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:533.87:276.02:16-0.21:112.75:086:50Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:143.98:006.22:45-0.31:452.55:096:49Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:374.08:326.23:13-0.42:192.35:106:48Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:024.29:046.13:41-0.42:552.25:116:47Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:294.39:375.94:08-0.33:332.15:116:46Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:574.510:145.54:36-0.14:152.05:126:45Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun11:274.710:554.95:020.25:041.95:136:44Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:004.95:290.76:001.85:146:43Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:395.05:561.27:121.75:146:42Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:543.51:275.26:261.88:521.45:156:41Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:493.02:295.47:052.410:300.95:166:39Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:173.03:425.78:232.811:420.25:166:38Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:453.44:516.110:123.05:176:37Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:283.85:546.512:38-0.411:32 AM2.85:186:36Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:024.16:496.81:25-0.912:342.45:196:35Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:344.47:397.02:06-1.11:262.05:196:34New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:064.68:246.92:45-1.12:141.75:206:32New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:394.99:076.63:21-0.93:001.45:216:31New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:125.09:506.13:55-0.63:471.35:216:30New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:455.110:345.44:270.04:351.35:226:29Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun11:195.211:214.64:570.65:261.35:236:27Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon11:535.15:241.26:221.55:246:26Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:153.812:305.05:471.97:331.65:246:25First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:353.21:154.86:052.59:191.55:256:24First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:214.610:551.25:266:22First Quarter31Thu
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 16% 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 Waxing Crescent (16% 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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