34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

66°
H -°
L 60°
NNE
2mph
Low tide
3:10 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 53m at 3:10 am (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1826

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:554.56:324.111:55-0.25:486:21Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun5:584.67:034.412:081.612:37-0.15:476:22Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:494.77:304.712:541.11:120.05:456:23Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:314.67:544.91:320.71:410.25:446:23Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:074.58:165.12:060.42:060.45:436:24New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:414.38:385.22:370.12:290.75:416:25New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:154.19:015.23:080.02:520.95:406:25New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:493.99:255.23:41-0.13:151.25:396:26New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:273.69:515.14:15-0.13:381.55:376:27Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:093.310:205.04:520.04:011.85:366:28Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:013.05:340.24:252.15:356:28Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:132.76:240.44:522.45:336:29Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:112.77:280.65:342.65:326:30First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:344.24:403.08:500.67:392.85:316:31First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:024.05:163.310:010.510:002.65:306:32First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:364.05:433.810:530.311:092.05:286:32First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:504.26:104.311:360.25:276:33Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:524.46:394.912:011.312:140.15:266:34Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:474.67:105.412:480.512:510.15:256:35Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:384.77:435.91:33-0.31:270.35:236:35Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:274.68:196.32:18-0.92:040.55:226:36Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:174.58:586.53:05-1.32:420.85:216:37Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:114.29:406.43:54-1.53:231.15:206:38Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:093.910:266.24:46-1.44:071.55:196:38Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:143.65:42-1.24:571.95:186:39Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:293.46:42-0.85:592.35:176:40Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:185.12:543.57:50-0.47:282.55:156:41Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:334.54:093.89:05-0.19:282.45:146:41Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:044.15:044.110:120.210:561.95:136:42Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:283.95:464.411:060.411:571.45:126:43Third 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 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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