34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

61°
H 67°
L 56°
W
2mph
High tide
10:17 am

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 : 5:17 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 13m at 10:17 am (6.0 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 1906

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:573.85:174.810:290.511:371.34:436:59First Quarter1Fri
2Sat5:133.95:535.411:150.64:437:00Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun6:204.06:305.912:280.511:59 AM0.84:437:00Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:204.17:096.41:16-0.312:430.94:427:01Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue8:144.27:496.82:03-1.01:261.14:427:01Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:074.28:306.92:51-1.42:111.44:427:02Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:014.29:146.83:39-1.62:571.64:427:02Full Moon7Thu
8Fri10:584.110:006.54:28-1.63:461.94:427:03Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:574.010:506.05:19-1.44:402.24:427:03Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:594.06:11-1.05:432.44:417:04Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon2:044.17:05-0.56:582.64:417:04Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:464.73:104.28:030.08:392.64:417:05Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:024.14:064.59:030.410:172.24:417:05Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:293.74:534.79:590.811:281.74:417:06Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:523.55:325.010:481.14:417:06Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:033.46:065.212:221.211:30 AM1.44:417:06Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:013.56:365.41:040.712:071.74:427:07Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:483.57:045.61:390.312:401.84:427:07Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:273.67:325.82:110.01:112.04:427:07Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed9:033.68:005.92:42-0.21:422.14:427:07New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:393.68:305.93:14-0.42:142.24:427:08New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:173.69:015.93:47-0.52:472.34:427:08New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:573.69:345.84:21-0.53:222.44:437:08New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:403.710:105.64:58-0.54:022.54:437:08Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:253.75:35-0.34:492.64:437:08Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue1:133.86:14-0.15:472.74:437:09Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed2:054.06:570.27:022.74:447:09First Quarter27Wed
28Thu12:374.42:564.37:450.58:412.54:447:09First Quarter28Thu
29Fri1:563.93:454.88:390.810:121.94:457:09First Quarter29Fri
30Sat3:313.64:315.29:361.111:211.14:457:09First Quarter30Sat
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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