34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

66°
H -°
L 60°
WSW
5mph
High tide
12:33 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Observed: 1.8 ft at 7:00 PM, 1.4 ft above predicted
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:34 am (3.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 25m at 12:33 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 4:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Aug 1821

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:364.510:544.95:060.25:052.05:117:02Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:054.65:300.75:542.15:127:01Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:374.65:521.36:532.15:137:00Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:213.51:134.66:091.88:202.15:146:59First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:392.92:004.66:212.310:151.85:146:58First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:034.711:331.35:156:57First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:115.05:166:56First Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:573.35:105.312:240.710:18 AM3.25:176:55Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:023.56:015.71:030.211:31 AM3.05:176:54Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:183.76:456.21:36-0.212:232.85:186:53Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:374.07:256.52:08-0.61:082.45:196:52Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:014.28:056.72:39-0.81:502.15:206:51Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:284.58:456.73:10-0.92:341.85:206:50Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:574.89:276.43:41-0.83:201.55:216:49Full Moon14Tue
15Wed10:295.110:125.84:12-0.44:111.25:226:48Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu11:055.411:035.04:440.05:061.15:226:47Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:445.65:160.76:101.15:236:45Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:044.212:285.75:481.37:281.05:246:44Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun1:273.41:235.76:222.09:100.95:256:43Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:433.02:345.67:072.710:460.45:256:42Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:053.33:555.78:583.111:560.05:266:41Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:053.75:085.910:483.15:276:40Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:394.06:086.112:49-0.412:002.85:276:38Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:074.26:586.31:31-0.612:522.45:286:37Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:324.47:396.32:07-0.61:342.15:296:36New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:574.68:166.22:37-0.52:121.85:306:35New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:204.78:495.93:05-0.32:471.65:306:33New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:434.99:225.63:290.13:231.45:316:32New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:065.09:565.13:510.53:591.45:326:31Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:285.010:314.54:120.94:371.45:326:29Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri10:525.011:103.94:301.45:191.45:336:28Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 11% 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 (11% 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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