34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

61°
H -°
L 57°
NE
3mph
High tide
11:46 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, November 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Observed: 4.7 ft at 2:48 AM, 2.5 ft above predicted
Next low tide : 8:14 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 51m at 11:46 am (4.5 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 - Aug 1801

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:503.12:555.27:442.110:451.25:117:02Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:123.03:555.28:452.711:580.75:127:01Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:103.34:545.310:133.05:137:00Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:573.55:485.512:510.311:27 AM3.15:136:59Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:253.76:335.71:310.012:213.05:146:58Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:473.87:125.92:04-0.21:012.85:156:57Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:073.97:466.12:34-0.31:352.65:166:56New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:284.08:176.13:01-0.32:072.45:166:55New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:494.18:476.13:26-0.32:402.25:176:54New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:134.29:185.93:51-0.23:152.15:186:53New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:374.49:505.64:150.03:522.05:196:52Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:024.610:255.14:380.24:341.95:196:51Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:294.711:054.55:010.65:211.95:206:50Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:594.911:563.85:231.16:181.85:216:49Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:355.05:451.67:341.75:226:48First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:113.21:245.16:082.19:211.45:226:47First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:342.82:325.36:352.610:520.85:236:46First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:515.611:570.15:246:44First Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:053.45:026.110:193.15:246:43Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:353.86:046.512:47-0.511:39 AM2.85:256:42Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:044.16:586.91:31-1.012:392.35:266:41Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:344.57:477.12:11-1.21:321.95:276:40Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:064.88:337.02:48-1.22:211.55:276:39Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:395.19:186.53:24-0.93:101.25:286:37Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:135.310:045.93:59-0.54:001.05:296:36Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:485.510:535.14:310.14:521.05:296:35Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:245.511:474.25:020.85:481.15:306:34Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:025.45:311.56:531.25:316:32Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:573.512:455.25:562.28:231.35:326:31Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:063.01:434.96:142.810:131.15:326:30Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:054.811:320.85:336:28Third Quarter31Mon
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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