34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

65°
H 68°
L 59°
SE
3mph
High tide
7:44 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 1:43 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 57m at 7:44 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:05 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Oct 1889

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:093.41:375.26:413.09:410.45:485:38First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:553.63:115.28:533.210:540.15:495:36First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:534.14:335.410:392.811:49-0.25:505:35Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:324.55:395.611:452.35:515:34Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:054.96:355.812:35-0.312:371.75:515:32Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:355.27:225.81:14-0.31:221.25:525:31Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:045.58:065.71:49-0.12:030.85:535:30Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:325.78:475.42:210.22:430.55:545:28Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:005.89:285.02:500.63:220.35:545:27Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:275.810:114.53:181.04:010.35:555:26Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:555.610:584.13:451.54:420.45:565:24Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:235.411:543.64:102.05:270.65:575:23Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:535.14:342.56:180.85:575:22Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:143.311:28 AM4.84:552.97:251.15:585:21Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:204.59:001.15:595:19Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed1:524.210:191.06:005:18Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:063.83:374.210:313.311:120.86:015:17Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:224.14:474.411:252.911:500.66:025:16Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:394.45:394.712:022.46:025:15Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:564.76:234.912:220.512:361.96:035:13Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:155.07:045.112:510.41:091.36:045:12Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:375.47:445.11:180.41:440.76:055:11Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:015.88:245.11:460.62:210.26:065:10New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:286.19:084.92:150.83:02-0.26:075:09New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:596.39:574.52:451.13:46-0.46:075:08New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:336.410:534.13:171.54:35-0.56:085:07Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun10:126.33:521.95:30-0.46:095:06Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:013.810:59 AM6.04:332.46:34-0.36:105:05Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:273.611:58 AM5.65:262.87:50-0.16:115:04First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:123.71:165.26:523.29:120.06:125:03First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:314.02:534.99:113.110:220.06:135:02First Quarter31Thu
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 86% 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 Waxing Gibbous (86% 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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