34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

63°
H 74°
L 59°
N
4mph
High tide
8:26 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 2:56 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 18m at 8:26 am (5.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:06 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 1886

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:194.18:286.82:57-1.12:101.84:467:09New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:044.29:126.83:39-1.32:581.84:467:09New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:524.39:596.64:23-1.33:501.94:477:09Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun11:414.410:506.15:08-1.14:471.94:477:08Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:344.65:54-0.85:512.04:477:08Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:294.76:41-0.37:072.04:487:08First Quarter6Tue
7Wed12:514.72:294.97:330.38:401.94:497:08First Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:114.03:295.28:310.910:131.54:497:08First Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:463.64:255.59:341.311:280.94:507:07First Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:183.55:165.710:351.74:507:07Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:363.56:035.912:280.411:30 AM1.94:517:07Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:343.76:466.11:16-0.112:202.14:517:06Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:183.87:236.21:57-0.31:042.14:527:06Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed8:563.97:586.22:34-0.51:422.24:537:06Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:304.08:306.13:07-0.52:182.24:537:05Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:024.09:025.93:39-0.52:522.24:547:05Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:354.19:345.74:10-0.33:282.24:547:04Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:094.110:065.44:41-0.14:052.34:557:04Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon11:444.110:415.05:110.14:462.44:567:03Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:204.25:420.45:332.44:567:03Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:004.26:130.86:292.54:577:02Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:024.01:464.36:461.27:472.54:587:02Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:033.52:374.57:251.69:312.24:587:01Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:423.13:314.88:181.910:511.74:597:00Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:333.04:235.29:262.211:481.05:007:00Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:573.25:125.610:312.35:016:59Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:543.55:596.112:340.411:29 AM2.25:016:58Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:383.96:466.51:17-0.212:222.15:026:58Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:184.27:316.91:57-0.71:121.95:036:57New Moon29Thu
30Fri8:574.58:167.02:37-1.12:021.65:036:56New Moon30Fri
31Sat9:384.79:027.03:18-1.22:511.55:046:55New Moon31Sat
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 98% 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 Full Moon (98% 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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