34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 61°
SW
11mph
Low tide
6:48 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 50m at 6:48 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:39 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 6:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:58 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (16% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Sep 1901

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:335.810:594.84:170.54:560.65:276:20Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:165.84:531.05:560.75:276:19Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:014.212:065.85:321.67:080.85:286:18Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:233.61:075.66:202.28:410.85:296:16Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu3:163.42:255.57:322.610:130.65:296:15Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:593.63:485.59:252.811:220.25:306:14Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:054.05:015.610:542.65:316:12Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:494.36:005.812:160.011:57 AM2.25:326:11Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:234.76:505.912:59-0.112:481.85:326:10Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:534.97:335.91:35-0.11:301.45:336:08Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:215.18:115.72:070.02:081.15:346:07New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:475.38:475.52:350.32:440.95:346:05New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:125.49:215.13:010.63:200.85:356:04New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:375.49:574.83:260.93:560.85:366:03New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:035.310:354.33:501.34:340.95:366:01Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon10:315.211:193.94:131.75:151.15:376:00Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue11:015.04:362.16:031.35:385:58Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:133.411:37 AM4.84:592.47:071.55:385:57Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:403.112:274.65:222.88:401.55:395:56First Quarter19Thu
20Fri1:474.410:101.35:405:54First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:413.43:234.58:593.211:071.05:415:53First Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:053.74:344.810:383.011:490.75:415:51First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:264.15:295.111:312.55:425:50Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:484.56:175.412:230.412:151.95:435:49Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:134.97:015.612:550.212:561.35:435:47Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:405.47:445.71:270.21:380.85:445:46Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:095.88:285.61:580.22:200.25:455:44Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:426.29:145.42:310.43:05-0.15:455:43Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:176.410:055.03:060.73:54-0.35:465:42Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:576.411:024.53:421.14:47-0.35:475:40Waning 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 16% 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 maximum.

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 (16% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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