34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

64°
H -°
L 61°
NNE
1mph
Low tide
4:47 am

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 1h 51m at 4:47 am (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:20 am (6.4 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 - Oct 1879

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:025.79:474.32:531.33:390.45:555:45Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:255.610:274.03:131.74:150.55:565:44Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:495.511:133.63:332.14:550.65:565:43Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat10:165.33:512.45:400.85:575:41Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:153.210:47 AM5.14:042.76:391.05:585:40Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:304.88:031.25:595:39Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:394.59:381.15:595:37Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed2:264.410:380.86:005:36Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:053.83:564.610:243.211:200.66:015:35Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:134.14:594.811:192.611:540.56:025:33Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:294.65:525.112:031.96:025:32Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:495.16:415.212:250.412:441.26:035:31Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:135.67:285.212:550.41:260.56:045:30Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:416.18:155.11:260.62:08-0.26:055:28New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:126.59:044.91:570.92:54-0.66:065:27New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:466.89:574.52:301.23:42-0.96:065:26New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:246.810:574.13:051.64:35-0.96:075:25Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat10:086.63:432.05:33-0.76:085:23Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:073.710:59 AM6.24:272.56:39-0.46:095:22Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:363.512:025.75:242.97:56-0.16:105:21First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:183.61:235.26:573.29:170.16:115:20First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:314.02:594.99:173.010:230.26:115:19First Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:194.44:234.710:482.511:150.36:125:18First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:554.85:314.711:491.911:570.56:135:17Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:265.16:274.612:361.36:145:15Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:525.47:134.512:310.81:160.86:155:14Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:165.67:544.41:001.11:510.46:165:13Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue7:385.88:324.21:251.42:230.26:175:12Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:015.99:094.01:481.72:540.06:185:11Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:235.99:473.82:102.03:27-0.16:185:10Full Moon30Thu
31Fri8:485.910:293.62:322.24:01-0.16:195:09Full Moon31Fri
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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