34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

63°
H -°
L 60°
W
6mph
Low tide
4:02 am

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 1h 56m at 4:02 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1907

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:195.811:193.63:072.34:41-0.56:594:55Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:525.63:432.45:16-0.46:594:56Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:003.610:28 AM5.34:242.55:51-0.26:594:56Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:443.611:09 AM4.95:152.66:290.17:004:57Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:323.812:004.36:202.67:100.57:004:58Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:234.01:093.87:522.58:000.87:004:59Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:144.42:483.39:402.18:581.27:005:00Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:034.84:323.210:591.39:591.57:005:00Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:505.35:583.311:590.410:561.67:005:01Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu5:365.97:043.612:50-0.47:005:02Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri6:226.47:573.81:37-1.17:005:03Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:086.88:454.012:431.72:22-1.67:005:04New Moon12Sat
13Sun7:547.09:304.21:341.73:06-1.86:595:05New Moon13Sun
14Mon8:397.010:154.32:221.63:50-1.86:595:06New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:246.811:024.33:121.64:34-1.66:595:07New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:116.311:494.34:031.75:17-1.26:595:08Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu10:595.64:581.86:00-0.66:595:09Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:384.311:50 AM4.85:581.96:420.06:585:10Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:304.312:504.07:102.17:280.76:585:11First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:274.42:113.38:512.08:201.36:585:11First Quarter20Sun
21Mon3:254.54:022.910:341.69:231.76:575:12First Quarter21Mon
22Tue4:204.75:492.911:471.110:272.16:575:13First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:084.97:033.112:390.66:565:14Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:515.17:483.31:170.16:565:15Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:295.38:213.512:092.31:50-0.26:555:16Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat7:035.58:483.612:492.22:19-0.56:555:17Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:355.79:143.71:232.12:48-0.66:545:18Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:075.99:413.81:562.03:17-0.86:545:19Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:385.910:103.82:291.93:46-0.86:535:20Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:105.810:403.93:031.84:15-0.76:535:21Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:435.611:124.03:401.84:45-0.56:525:22Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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