34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H 69°
L 61°
SSW
9mph
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 7h 23m 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 - May 1877

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:043.06:00-0.44:182.65:116:44Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed2:502.96:560.04:502.95:106:45Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:040.35:096:46Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri12:514.15:103.49:170.49:183.15:086:47Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:263.85:323.710:140.510:492.65:076:47Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:553.75:514.010:560.611:392.15:066:48Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:033.76:094.311:300.75:056:49Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:593.76:284.712:191.511:59 AM0.85:046:50Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:483.76:495.112:550.912:261.05:036:50Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:333.77:135.51:300.312:531.25:026:51Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri8:163.77:395.92:05-0.31:201.45:016:52New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:003.68:096.12:42-0.71:501.75:016:53New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:483.58:436.33:23-1.02:211.95:006:54New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:413.49:226.34:07-1.22:562.14:596:54New Moon14Mon
15Tue11:413.210:066.14:56-1.23:372.34:586:55Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:493.25:49-1.14:282.64:586:56Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu2:033.36:46-0.95:392.84:576:56Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:005.33:113.67:49-0.67:192.84:566:57First Quarter18Fri
19Sat1:154.84:034.08:52-0.39:172.54:566:58First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:434.34:454.59:500.010:441.84:556:59First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:114.05:235.010:390.311:491.04:556:59Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:293.85:585.511:220.74:547:00Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:393.76:325.912:430.212:021.14:537:01Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:383.77:066.21:31-0.412:391.44:537:01Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri8:313.67:396.32:14-0.81:151.84:527:02Full Moon25Fri
26Sat9:203.58:126.22:55-1.11:492.04:527:03Full Moon26Sat
27Sun10:083.58:466.13:35-1.12:232.34:527:03Full Moon27Sun
28Mon10:573.49:205.94:16-1.02:582.44:517:04Full Moon28Mon
29Tue11:483.39:565.64:57-0.83:342.64:517:05Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:413.35:39-0.54:142.84:507:05Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:383.36:22-0.25:042.94:507:06Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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