34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 62°
SW
8mph
High tide
6:02 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:50 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 52m at 6:02 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:03 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (70% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Sep 1892

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:343.64:565.112:000.810:38 AM3.35:276:19Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:383.85:505.612:400.311:40 AM3.05:286:17Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:524.06:356.01:14-0.112:252.65:296:16Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:114.37:166.41:45-0.41:062.25:306:15Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:344.67:576.52:16-0.61:471.75:306:13Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:005.08:386.52:47-0.62:291.35:316:12Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:295.39:216.13:18-0.43:150.95:326:11Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:015.610:095.53:49-0.14:040.75:326:09Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri10:375.811:034.84:210.54:590.55:336:08Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:165.94:541.16:000.65:346:06Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:084.012:025.85:281.87:160.65:346:05Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:413.412:595.66:062.58:550.65:356:04Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:073.32:175.47:063.010:300.35:366:02Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:593.63:475.49:303.311:400.05:366:01Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:474.05:045.611:083.05:376:00Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:194.36:045.812:32-0.312:102.65:385:58Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:464.66:535.91:13-0.412:562.15:395:57Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:104.87:335.91:47-0.31:341.85:395:55Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:334.98:095.82:16-0.12:091.45:405:54New Moon19Mon
20Tue8:545.18:425.52:410.12:421.25:415:53New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:145.29:155.23:030.53:151.05:415:51New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:355.29:494.83:240.93:490.95:425:50New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:555.310:264.33:431.34:250.95:435:48Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:175.211:083.84:011.75:051.05:435:47Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun10:405.14:162.15:511.15:445:46Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:043.311:06 AM4.94:262.56:531.35:455:44Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:532.911:43 AM4.74:082.98:321.35:465:43First Quarter27Tue
28Wed12:514.510:141.15:465:41First Quarter28Wed
29Thu2:514.511:140.75:475:40First Quarter29Thu
30Fri6:533.84:204.810:373.411:560.35:485:39First Quarter30Fri
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 70% 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 (70% 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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