34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

66°
H 76°
L 60°
ENE
3mph
High tide
9:39 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 5:28 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 34m at 9:39 am (5.6 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 - Feb 1824

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:215.410:304.23:191.64:11-0.36:585:31New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:515.110:554.33:541.54:340.06:585:32Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:234.611:224.44:321.54:560.36:575:33Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:584.011:524.55:161.55:170.76:565:34Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:413.46:071.55:371.26:555:35Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:284.612:452.77:181.55:571.66:545:35First Quarter6Fri
7Sat1:164.63:062.39:091.36:182.16:545:36First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:244.810:490.76:535:37First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:435.07:002.911:530.010:112.66:525:38First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:545.57:263.312:40-0.66:515:39Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed5:556.07:533.71:21-1.26:505:40Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:486.48:234.112:331.91:59-1.56:495:41Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:376.78:554.51:251.32:36-1.66:485:42Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:236.69:284.92:150.93:12-1.56:475:43Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:096.310:035.23:040.53:47-1.26:465:44Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:565.710:405.33:540.34:21-0.66:455:45Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:454.911:195.44:470.34:550.06:445:46Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:384.15:430.45:270.76:435:47Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:015.212:433.26:480.65:581.46:425:48Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:495.02:262.68:140.86:282.16:415:49Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:524.710:030.76:405:49Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:164.67:043.011:270.310:152.86:385:50Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:374.67:293.312:240.06:375:51Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:404.87:493.51:05-0.26:365:52Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:285.08:073.712:282.31:36-0.46:355:53Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:065.28:243.91:041.92:03-0.46:345:54Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:385.38:414.11:351.62:26-0.46:335:55Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:085.38:594.32:041.32:48-0.36:315:56New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:385.29:194.52:351.03:09-0.26:305:56New Moon29Sun
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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