34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

66°
H -°
L 60°
SE
6mph
Low tide
1:18 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 00m at 1:18 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 7:44 am (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:04 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (79% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Sep 1890

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:435.510:485.54:28-0.14:430.95:276:19Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue11:235.511:444.65:050.55:401.05:286:18Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed12:065.45:401.26:461.15:286:17Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:533.912:555.26:172.08:111.25:296:15Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri2:383.31:575.07:022.69:541.15:306:14Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:003.33:144.98:323.111:150.85:316:13Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:333.74:304.910:303.25:316:11Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon7:133.95:315.112:120.511:40 AM3.05:326:10Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue7:394.16:195.412:540.312:262.75:336:09Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed8:004.36:575.61:270.11:002.45:336:07Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu8:194.47:315.71:550.11:302.15:346:06Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:384.58:025.82:200.12:001.85:356:04New Moon12Fri
13Sat8:574.78:325.72:430.22:301.65:356:03New Moon13Sat
14Sun9:184.99:035.53:060.33:021.45:366:02New Moon14Sun
15Mon9:415.09:365.23:290.53:371.25:376:00New Moon15Mon
16Tue10:045.110:134.83:520.84:151.15:375:59Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed10:315.210:574.34:151.24:591.15:385:57Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu11:015.211:523.74:381.65:501.15:395:56Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:385.25:022.16:561.25:405:55Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:143.212:285.15:292.58:301.15:405:53First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:413.11:445.16:113.010:060.75:415:52First Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:353.43:195.28:333.311:130.25:425:50First Quarter22Mon
23Tue6:173.84:395.510:323.05:425:49Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed6:484.35:435.912:05-0.211:40 AM2.55:435:48Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu7:174.76:386.312:49-0.512:331.95:445:46Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:485.17:286.41:28-0.71:221.25:455:45Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat8:185.58:146.32:04-0.62:080.75:455:43Full Moon27Sat
28Sun8:505.89:005.92:39-0.32:540.35:465:42Full Moon28Sun
29Mon9:236.09:485.43:130.23:400.15:475:41Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:576.010:394.83:460.74:290.15:475:39Waning Gibbous30Tue
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 79% 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 Waxing Gibbous (79% 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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