34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

66°
H 67°
L 57°
SW
7mph
Low tide
6:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, November 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Observed: 5.7 ft at 12:42 PM, 1.5 ft above predicted
Next low tide : in 5h 24m at 6:16 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:00 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 4:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Apr 1815

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:594.06:383.210:280.510:083.05:486:21Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:423.96:543.511:320.311:312.75:476:22Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:594.17:113.712:170.15:466:22Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:544.37:273.912:152.312:510.05:446:23Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:374.67:444.212:481.81:19-0.15:436:24Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:134.78:014.41:171.41:44-0.15:426:24Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:474.88:214.71:471.02:080.05:406:25Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:204.88:424.92:180.62:320.15:396:26New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:544.69:065.22:520.32:560.35:386:27New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:324.49:315.33:280.03:210.65:366:27New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:144.010:015.44:07-0.23:471.05:356:28Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:043.610:345.44:52-0.34:151.55:346:29Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:073.25:43-0.24:451.95:336:30Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:362.96:45-0.15:232.35:316:30Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:085.03:442.98:070.06:292.75:306:31First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:244.75:093.39:37-0.19:022.95:296:32First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:014.65:543.710:47-0.410:462.45:286:33First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:284.76:284.211:42-0.611:511.75:266:34Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed5:384.96:594.712:27-0.65:256:34Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:365.17:295.112:431.01:06-0.55:246:35Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:275.17:595.51:300.41:41-0.35:236:36Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:154.98:295.72:13-0.12:140.05:226:37Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:004.68:595.82:56-0.52:450.55:206:37Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:464.39:295.83:38-0.73:150.95:196:38Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:353.99:595.64:21-0.73:441.45:186:39Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:293.510:315.35:05-0.54:131.95:176:40Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:343.15:53-0.34:412.35:166:40Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:072.96:470.15:092.75:156:41Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:570.35:146:42Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:464.05:323.39:190.59:173.25:136:43Third Quarter30Sun
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 18% 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 (18% 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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