34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

66°
H 67°
L 55°
SW
9mph
Low tide
5:17 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, October 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 15m at 5:17 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1905

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:334.011:34 AM5.75:182.47:00-0.26:135:02Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:583.912:395.16:272.88:150.26:145:01First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:294.02:024.68:173.09:320.46:155:00First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:384.33:344.410:102.710:350.56:164:59First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:284.64:504.311:222.211:250.66:174:58First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:054.95:524.412:121.76:174:57Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue6:355.16:414.412:060.712:521.36:184:56Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:005.37:224.412:390.91:250.96:194:55Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:235.57:584.31:071.11:560.56:204:55Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:465.68:324.31:321.32:250.36:214:54Full Moon10Fri
11Sat8:095.79:074.11:561.52:560.16:224:53Full Moon11Sat
12Sun8:335.89:434.02:211.73:280.06:234:52Full Moon12Sun
13Mon8:585.810:243.82:471.94:02-0.16:244:52Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:265.711:113.63:142.24:400.06:254:51Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed9:575.53:432.45:220.16:264:51Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:073.510:33 AM5.24:172.76:090.36:274:50Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:163.411:18 AM4.95:032.97:040.46:284:49Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:383.512:204.66:193.18:100.66:294:49Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:443.81:474.38:223.19:170.66:304:48Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:294.23:224.210:052.610:140.66:314:48Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:064.74:424.211:101.911:020.66:324:47Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed5:415.35:494.412:031.06:334:47Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:175.96:494.512:510.26:334:47Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:546.47:434.612:290.81:37-0.56:344:46Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:316.88:344.61:110.92:23-1.06:354:46New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:107.09:264.51:521.23:09-1.36:364:46New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:517.010:194.32:341.43:57-1.46:374:45New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:336.711:174.23:181.74:46-1.26:384:45Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:196.34:072.15:38-0.96:394:45Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:194.011:08 AM5.75:012.46:31-0.56:404:45Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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