34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

82°
H 85°
L 72°
NE
9mph
Low tide
7:47 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, October 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 25m at 7:47 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:21 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:59 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Dec 1899

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:166.28:503.812:502.02:30-0.76:414:45New Moon1Fri
2Sat7:506.59:323.81:262.13:08-1.06:424:44New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:266.610:163.82:042.13:48-1.16:434:44New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:066.611:053.82:452.24:31-1.16:444:44Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:496.411:563.93:312.35:16-1.06:444:44Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:386.04:262.46:03-0.76:454:44Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:504.011:34 AM5.45:322.56:52-0.36:464:44Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:474.212:414.76:552.57:450.26:474:45First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:454.62:074.08:412.28:430.76:484:45First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:395.03:473.510:181.69:411.16:484:45First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:295.45:203.411:310.810:361.56:494:45Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:155.96:373.512:280.16:504:45Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:596.27:373.61:17-0.56:514:45Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu6:406.48:263.812:151.92:00-0.96:514:46Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:206.59:083.81:002.12:39-1.16:524:46Full Moon15Fri
16Sat7:586.59:483.81:422.13:17-1.16:534:46Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:346.410:273.82:212.23:54-1.06:534:47Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:096.111:073.82:592.34:29-0.86:544:47Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:445.811:463.83:382.35:04-0.56:544:48Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:195.44:192.45:37-0.26:554:48Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:263.810:56 AM4.85:062.56:100.26:554:49Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:093.811:37 AM4.36:022.66:430.76:564:49Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat1:553.912:273.67:162.67:171.16:564:50Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:434.11:453.19:072.47:591.56:574:50Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:304.43:432.710:421.98:511.96:574:51Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:134.75:302.711:421.39:512.16:584:51Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:545.06:442.912:270.66:584:52Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu5:345.47:323.21:050.06:584:53Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:155.98:093.41:41-0.66:594:53Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat6:556.38:443.612:252.22:18-1.06:594:54Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:366.69:173.91:112.12:55-1.46:594:55New Moon31Sun
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 24% 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 Crescent (24% 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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