34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 60°
SW
10mph
Low tide
5:28 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Observed: 1.6 ft at 4:30 PM, 1.4 ft above predicted
Next low tide : in 52m at 5:28 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jun 1822

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:533.36:575.61:390.012:282.04:507:06Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:363.37:245.72:13-0.312:572.24:507:07Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:153.37:525.82:45-0.51:272.34:497:07Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:523.38:225.83:18-0.61:572.44:497:08Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:323.38:535.83:53-0.72:292.54:497:08Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:143.39:265.74:29-0.63:032.64:497:09Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:573.310:025.55:07-0.53:412.74:497:09Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:433.45:45-0.44:272.84:487:10Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:293.56:24-0.25:262.84:487:10Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:153.77:040.06:432.84:487:11Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:234.32:584.17:470.48:252.64:487:11Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:383.83:384.58:330.710:012.04:487:12Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:153.44:175.19:221.111:121.24:487:12Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:513.24:575.610:111.44:487:13Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:153.35:416.212:100.311:00 AM1.74:487:13Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:243.46:266.71:03-0.611:51 AM1.94:487:13Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:213.67:137.01:52-1.212:432.14:487:14New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:123.78:007.22:39-1.61:352.14:497:14New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:013.88:477.13:27-1.82:272.14:497:14New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:513.99:366.84:14-1.83:202.24:497:14New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:404.010:266.35:01-1.54:172.24:497:15Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:304.15:46-1.15:182.34:497:15Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:204.36:29-0.56:262.44:507:15Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:124.92:114.47:120.17:482.34:507:15First Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:154.13:024.67:560.79:282.14:507:15First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:373.43:494.88:421.310:541.64:507:15First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:183.04:335.09:301.911:591.04:517:16First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:012.95:135.210:192.34:517:16Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:203.15:515.412:480.511:05 AM2.54:517:16Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:093.26:285.61:280.111:50 AM2.74:527:16Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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