34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H 73°
L 60°
SSE
2mph
Low tide
8:14 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, November 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Observed: 5.8 ft at 11:48 AM, 1.2 ft above predicted
Next low tide : in 8h 20m at 8:14 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:23 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 4:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (34% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jan 1798

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:296.79:243.71:052.12:52-1.57:075:03Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:116.910:083.81:502.13:35-1.77:075:04Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:557.010:543.92:362.14:19-1.77:075:05Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:426.811:424.03:262.15:04-1.67:075:06Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri10:316.34:222.15:50-1.27:075:06Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:324.111:26 AM5.65:252.16:35-0.77:075:07Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:254.312:274.86:402.27:230.07:075:08Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:214.61:443.98:152.08:160.67:075:09Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:184.93:243.39:591.59:141.27:075:10Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:125.25:113.111:220.810:131.77:075:11Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:025.56:423.212:250.27:075:12Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri5:485.77:453.31:15-0.47:075:13Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:315.98:303.512:032.21:56-0.77:075:13Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun7:106.09:063.612:502.32:32-0.97:065:14Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:456.09:383.61:292.33:06-1.07:065:15New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:196.010:093.72:052.33:38-0.97:065:16New Moon16Tue
17Wed8:515.910:383.72:382.24:09-0.87:065:17New Moon17Wed
18Thu9:225.711:093.73:112.24:39-0.67:055:18New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:535.511:403.73:472.25:08-0.47:055:19Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat10:265.14:252.25:360.07:045:20Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:133.811:00 AM4.65:092.26:030.47:045:21Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:483.811:38 AM4.06:012.36:300.87:045:22Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:274.012:283.47:122.36:591.37:035:23First Quarter23Tue
24Wed2:114.11:582.89:012.17:341.77:035:24First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:034.44:272.510:431.58:332.17:025:25First Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:574.76:242.711:480.79:552.47:015:26First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:505.27:213.112:360.07:015:27Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:425.77:593.41:18-0.77:005:28Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:316.28:333.712:062.31:59-1.37:005:29Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue7:196.79:073.912:592.12:38-1.76:595:30Full Moon30Tue
31Wed8:056.99:444.11:491.83:18-1.96:585:31Full Moon31Wed
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 34% 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 (34% 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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