34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

80°
H -°
L 66°
SW
7mph
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 5h 13m 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 - Oct 1895

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:564.97:455.21:410.41:451.45:485:38Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:125.28:175.02:010.62:151.05:495:37Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:305.48:494.82:200.92:460.75:495:36Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:495.69:234.52:391.23:180.55:505:34Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:105.710:004.12:581.53:540.45:515:33Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:335.710:453.73:171.94:340.45:525:31Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:005.711:453.33:342.25:210.55:525:30Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue10:335.53:492.56:190.65:535:29Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:243.011:17 AM5.33:512.97:400.75:545:28Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu12:265.19:180.65:555:26Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:104.910:280.35:565:25Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:553.93:475.110:023.211:180.05:565:24Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:114.34:595.311:132.511:59-0.15:575:22Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon6:334.86:005.512:071.75:585:21Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue6:595.46:545.612:35-0.112:550.95:595:20Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:275.97:455.41:090.11:420.26:005:19New Moon16Wed
17Thu7:576.48:355.11:420.42:28-0.46:005:17New Moon17Thu
18Fri8:296.79:254.72:140.93:14-0.76:015:16New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:026.710:204.22:461.44:03-0.86:025:15New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:376.611:233.83:181.94:54-0.76:035:14Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon10:166.23:502.45:50-0.36:045:13Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:403.411:00 AM5.74:232.86:550.16:045:12Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed2:363.411:55 AM5.15:023.28:150.46:055:10First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:164.69:380.56:065:09First Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:273.92:594.49:513.410:390.66:075:08First Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:534.24:214.311:062.911:230.66:085:07First Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:144.45:224.411:522.411:570.76:095:06Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon6:324.76:114.412:281.86:105:05Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:505.06:524.412:240.81:001.36:115:04Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:075.37:304.412:481.01:310.86:115:03Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:255.68:074.21:091.32:020.46:125:02Full Moon31Thu
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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