34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

78°
H -°
L 66°
W
4mph
Low tide
10:39 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, October 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 52m at 10:39 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:30 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 7:00 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (42% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Aug 1895

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:073.76:226.01:13-0.312:022.95:056:55Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:373.87:076.11:54-0.512:532.85:056:54Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat9:034.07:456.22:29-0.61:332.65:066:53Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:274.08:186.23:00-0.52:072.45:076:52Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:504.18:496.13:27-0.42:402.25:086:51Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:134.29:205.83:53-0.33:142.15:086:50Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:374.39:505.54:180.03:502.05:096:49Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:024.510:225.04:410.34:282.05:106:48Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:284.610:574.55:020.75:112.05:116:47Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:554.711:373.85:221.16:012.05:116:46Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:264.75:401.67:052.05:126:45Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:343.21:064.85:552.18:471.85:136:44Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:352.72:034.96:022.510:351.45:136:43Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:185.111:430.75:146:42Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:305.55:156:41Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:353.55:326.012:310.111:01 AM3.05:166:40Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:553.86:266.61:12-0.512:062.75:166:38Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:204.17:156.91:49-0.912:592.25:176:37Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:484.58:027.12:26-1.11:491.75:186:36New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:184.98:486.93:01-1.12:381.35:186:35New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:525.29:356.53:36-0.93:291.05:196:34New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:275.510:245.74:11-0.44:230.85:206:32Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri11:055.711:194.94:440.25:210.85:216:31Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:465.75:170.96:260.85:216:30Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:244.012:335.75:501.77:470.95:226:29First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:583.31:305.56:232.49:310.85:236:28First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:343.12:475.37:083.011:010.55:236:26First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:443.54:115.39:393.35:246:25First Quarter28Wed
29Thu7:213.85:215.412:060.211:19 AM3.25:256:24Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:464.06:155.612:530.012:162.95:266:22Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:074.26:575.81:30-0.212:562.55:266:21Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 42% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (42% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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