34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H -°
L 62°
WSW
9mph
Low tide
7:02 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 37m at 7:02 pm (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:02 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 6:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:11 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (83% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Aug 1878

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:115.010:465.64:46-0.54:501.45:127:01Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:505.311:424.85:200.05:521.35:137:01Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:345.55:550.77:051.35:137:00Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:503.91:255.66:301.48:391.15:146:59First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:303.22:275.67:112.110:180.75:156:58First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:473.03:385.78:182.711:360.25:156:57First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:393.34:485.910:042.95:166:56Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:313.75:506.112:36-0.211:27 AM2.95:176:55Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:053.96:426.21:22-0.512:282.75:186:54Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:334.17:256.32:01-0.61:152.45:186:53Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:594.38:036.32:34-0.61:542.25:196:52Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:234.48:366.13:04-0.52:292.05:206:51Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:474.59:085.93:31-0.33:041.85:216:50Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:114.69:405.53:560.03:401.75:216:49Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:354.710:125.04:180.44:171.75:226:48Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:004.810:474.44:400.84:571.75:236:46Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat11:264.811:273.84:591.35:431.85:236:45Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:554.85:161.76:391.85:246:44Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:193.212:314.85:282.28:061.85:256:43Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:072.71:234.85:262.610:091.65:266:42Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:434.811:251.15:266:41Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:045.15:276:39Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:293.55:095.612:130.510:44 AM3.25:286:38Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat7:383.86:026.012:500.011:47 AM2.85:286:37Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:564.16:496.51:24-0.412:362.35:296:36Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:184.57:336.71:56-0.71:231.85:306:34New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:454.98:176.72:28-0.82:091.35:316:33New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:145.39:026.43:00-0.62:560.95:316:32New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:475.69:495.83:33-0.33:460.65:326:31New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:225.910:425.14:050.24:410.45:336:29Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:016.011:424.34:380.85:400.45:336:28Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 83% 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 Waning Gibbous (83% 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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