34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

67°
H 78°
L 61°
NNE
4mph
High tide
11:09 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 6:48 pm (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 50m at 11:09 am (5.5 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 - Jul 1902

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:033.45:346.110:551.84:457:09Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:073.66:236.612:51-0.311:52 AM1.84:467:09Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:593.97:117.01:38-0.912:461.74:467:09Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:454.27:587.12:23-1.31:391.74:477:09New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:314.48:447.13:08-1.52:301.64:477:08New Moon5Sat
6Sun10:174.59:316.83:52-1.53:231.64:487:08New Moon6Sun
7Mon11:034.610:206.34:36-1.24:171.74:487:08Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue11:514.711:105.65:18-0.85:151.84:497:08Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:404.86:01-0.36:181.94:497:08Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:044.81:334.86:430.37:332.04:507:07First Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:074.02:294.97:281.09:081.94:507:07First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:313.43:274.98:211.610:381.54:517:07First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:133.14:225.19:232.011:461.14:517:06First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:503.15:115.210:252.34:527:06Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:593.35:555.412:370.711:20 AM2.44:537:06Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:433.56:335.61:170.312:062.44:537:05Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:153.67:085.81:510.112:462.44:547:05Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:433.87:405.92:21-0.11:222.34:557:04Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:113.98:126.02:50-0.31:572.24:557:04Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:394.08:436.03:19-0.32:322.14:567:03Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:084.29:155.93:48-0.33:082.14:577:03Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:394.39:495.64:17-0.23:482.04:577:02Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:124.410:265.24:470.04:312.04:587:02Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu11:484.611:084.85:170.25:212.04:597:01Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:274.75:490.66:202.04:597:00Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:004.21:144.96:231.07:381.95:007:00Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:103.62:095.17:051.59:161.65:016:59Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:543.23:125.48:041.910:421.05:016:58Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:443.24:155.89:232.211:470.45:026:58Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:073.45:156.210:392.25:036:57Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:043.86:116.612:40-0.311:44 AM2.15:046:56Waning Crescent31Thu
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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