34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H 71°
L 58°
SW
9mph
Low tide
6:00 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, October 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 49m at 6:00 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:26 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jan 1904

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:116.58:414.012:491.72:20-1.16:594:55Full Moon1Fri
2Sat7:526.89:234.21:341.63:01-1.46:594:55Full Moon2Sat
3Sun8:356.910:074.32:201.63:43-1.66:594:56Full Moon3Sun
4Mon9:196.810:544.43:081.64:26-1.57:004:57Full Moon4Mon
5Tue10:066.411:434.54:001.65:11-1.27:004:58Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed10:575.84:571.75:56-0.87:004:59Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:364.611:54 AM5.16:031.86:44-0.27:004:59Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:334.71:024.37:221.87:360.47:005:00Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:364.82:303.69:031.78:381.07:005:01Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:385.04:143.210:361.29:471.47:005:02Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:365.35:473.211:480.610:511.77:005:03Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue5:295.56:583.412:430.17:005:04Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed6:155.77:483.61:27-0.37:005:05Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu6:555.88:263.712:351.92:05-0.66:595:06Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri7:305.98:593.81:151.92:38-0.76:595:06New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:035.99:303.91:511.93:08-0.76:595:07New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:345.89:593.92:241.93:38-0.76:595:08New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:045.710:293.92:561.94:07-0.66:585:09New Moon18Mon
19Tue9:345.511:014.03:301.94:36-0.46:585:10Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed10:055.111:344.04:061.95:04-0.16:585:11Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu10:384.74:452.05:330.26:575:12Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:094.011:14 AM4.25:312.16:020.66:575:13Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:484.011:57 AM3.76:272.26:341.06:575:14Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:344.11:013.17:482.17:121.46:565:15First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:304.32:562.79:411.88:101.86:565:16First Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:304.54:582.711:031.29:302.06:555:17First Quarter26Tue
27Wed4:274.96:173.011:580.510:432.16:555:18Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu5:195.47:073.412:43-0.26:545:19Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri6:095.97:483.71:24-0.86:535:20Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat6:566.48:254.112:361.72:04-1.36:535:21Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun7:416.79:034.41:261.42:43-1.66:525:22Full 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 10% 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 (10% 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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