34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 61°
SSW
7mph
Low tide
8:12 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, October 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 31m at 8:12 pm (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:44 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:12 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (73% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Dec 1876

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:057.010:013.71:402.13:29-1.46:494:52Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:467.010:573.72:212.24:18-1.56:504:51Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:326.911:573.63:062.45:09-1.46:504:51Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:236.54:002.56:02-1.16:514:51Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue1:003.711:21 AM5.95:062.76:57-0.76:524:51Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed2:043.912:275.26:302.87:55-0.26:534:51Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:044.21:474.58:172.68:540.36:544:52Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:564.73:213.910:022.19:480.76:544:52Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:405.14:513.611:181.310:371.26:554:52Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:205.56:123.512:180.66:564:52Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:565.87:193.51:070.06:574:52Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:316.08:123.512:001.91:48-0.56:574:52Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:046.18:563.612:372.22:25-0.76:584:53New Moon13Wed
14Thu7:356.29:373.61:122.43:01-0.86:594:53New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:066.110:153.51:452.53:35-0.86:594:53New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:386.010:533.52:172.64:10-0.77:004:54New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:105.911:333.42:492.64:46-0.67:014:54Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon9:435.63:242.75:21-0.47:014:55Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:143.410:17 AM5.34:042.85:57-0.17:024:55Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:583.510:54 AM4.94:512.96:320.27:024:55Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:433.611:35 AM4.45:522.97:080.57:034:56Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:283.812:293.87:162.97:470.97:034:56First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:094.11:523.39:132.68:301.37:044:57First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:464.53:462.910:421.99:181.67:044:58First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:224.95:282.911:401.110:081.97:044:58First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:005.46:463.112:280.37:054:59Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed5:415.97:433.31:12-0.57:054:59Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:246.48:293.51:55-1.17:055:00Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:106.89:123.712:402.22:38-1.67:065:01Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:557.19:563.81:302.23:22-1.97:065:01Full Moon30Sat
31Sun8:427.210:384.02:202.13:59-1.97:065:02Full Moon31Sun
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 73% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Gibbous (73% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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