34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

66°
H -°
L 55°
WSW
10mph
High tide
11:33 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:23 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 51m at 11:33 pm (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 6:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (5% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:353.77:545.72:23-0.11:361.74:436:59New Moon1Thu
2Fri9:133.78:225.92:56-0.42:061.84:437:00New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:533.78:535.93:30-0.62:381.94:427:00New Moon3Sat
4Sun10:363.69:265.84:07-0.73:132.14:427:01New Moon4Sun
5Mon11:233.610:045.74:47-0.73:522.34:427:01Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:153.65:29-0.64:392.54:427:02Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:123.76:14-0.45:382.64:427:02Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu2:133.87:04-0.26:562.74:427:03First Quarter8Thu
9Fri12:414.63:114.28:000.18:392.54:417:03First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:024.14:034.69:000.410:111.94:417:04First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:343.94:495.19:580.611:211.24:417:04First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:583.85:325.610:510.84:417:05Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:113.86:146.112:190.411:40 AM1.04:417:05Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:144.06:566.51:10-0.312:281.24:417:06Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:094.17:376.71:57-0.91:141.44:417:06Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:594.18:186.72:42-1.21:581.64:417:06Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:494.18:586.63:27-1.32:431.84:427:07Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:394.19:396.34:11-1.33:282.04:427:07Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:294.010:225.84:55-1.04:152.24:427:07Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:214.05:38-0.75:072.44:427:07Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:144.06:21-0.36:042.64:427:08Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:114.07:060.27:172.74:427:08Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri12:484.13:074.27:550.78:582.64:437:08Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:003.63:574.48:481.110:312.34:437:08Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:323.24:404.69:401.411:351.84:437:08Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:593.15:174.910:281.74:447:09Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:113.25:515.212:221.211:11 AM1.84:447:09Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:063.36:235.51:000.711:51 AM2.04:447:09Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:493.56:555.81:340.312:292.04:457:09Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:263.67:286.02:07-0.11:062.14:457:09Waning Crescent30Fri
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 5% 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 (5% 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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