34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

77°
H -°
L 67°
WSW
5mph
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 4h 29m 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 - Sep 1895

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:254.37:325.92:00-0.21:292.25:276:20Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:434.58:035.92:26-0.11:591.95:286:18Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:014.68:335.72:480.02:291.75:286:17Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:204.89:025.53:090.33:001.55:296:16Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:405.09:335.13:290.53:331.35:306:14Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:005.110:064.63:490.94:091.25:306:13Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:235.210:434.14:071.34:491.25:316:12Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:485.211:293.54:241.75:341.35:326:10Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:175.24:382.16:331.45:336:09Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:393.011:57 AM5.14:452.58:041.45:336:07Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:005.09:591.15:346:06Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:385.011:110.55:356:05Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri7:003.64:095.49:463.45:356:03Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat7:003.95:175.812:000.011:11 AM2.95:366:02Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:174.36:136.312:40-0.412:082.35:376:01Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:404.77:046.51:16-0.612:581.65:375:59Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:075.27:526.51:50-0.71:451.05:385:58New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:365.78:396.22:23-0.52:330.45:395:56New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:086.09:275.72:55-0.13:210.15:395:55New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:416.310:195.03:280.54:12-0.15:405:54Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:176.311:174.23:591.15:07-0.15:415:52Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:566.14:311.86:070.25:425:51Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:303.611:41 AM5.75:012.47:220.55:425:49Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:253.212:385.35:313.09:000.65:435:48First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:064.910:290.55:445:47First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:223.83:474.810:073.511:320.45:445:45First Quarter26Thu
27Fri6:454.15:014.911:253.15:455:44Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:064.35:565.112:170.212:112.65:465:42Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:234.56:385.212:510.212:462.25:475:41Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:404.77:135.31:180.31:161.75:475:40Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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