34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

64°
H 87°
L 73°
NNE
4mph
Low tide
4:52 am

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 32m at 4:52 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : 11:40 am (5.2 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 - Aug 1900

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:484.65:561.57:222.15:056:55First Quarter1Wed
2Thu12:453.31:344.66:191.99:042.05:056:54First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:262.82:354.76:472.310:401.65:066:53First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:592.83:414.97:432.711:411.15:076:52First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:323.14:415.39:402.85:076:51Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:073.45:345.712:260.510:58 AM2.75:086:50Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:353.76:216.11:040.011:56 AM2.55:096:49Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:024.07:066.51:38-0.412:462.25:106:48Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:314.47:496.72:13-0.71:341.85:106:47Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:024.78:326.72:47-0.92:211.45:116:46Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:365.19:176.53:22-0.83:091.15:126:45Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:135.410:046.03:57-0.54:011.05:136:44Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:535.610:565.34:34-0.14:570.95:136:43Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:365.711:564.55:110.55:590.95:146:42Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:255.75:501.17:121.05:156:41Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:123.71:235.66:331.88:471.05:156:40Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:003.32:335.57:322.310:220.75:166:39Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:003.33:505.69:082.711:360.35:176:38Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:223.65:005.710:412.75:186:36Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:104.05:585.912:310.011:49 AM2.55:186:35Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:444.26:466.01:14-0.212:412.25:196:34Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:124.47:266.01:49-0.21:222.05:206:33Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:374.68:016.02:20-0.21:581.85:206:32New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:014.78:345.82:460.02:311.65:216:30New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:244.89:055.53:110.23:041.45:226:29New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:474.99:375.23:340.53:381.45:236:28New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:115.010:104.83:560.84:151.35:236:27Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:365.010:474.34:181.24:541.45:246:25Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:045.011:303.84:401.55:391.55:256:24Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:364.95:001.96:351.65:256:23Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:273.312:184.85:202.37:581.75:266:21First Quarter31Fri
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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