34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H 71°
L 60°
SW
13mph
Low tide
4:38 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, October 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 06m at 4:38 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 10:47 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:56 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1908

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:564.19:255.93:43-0.83:131.25:046:37New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:473.79:575.64:26-0.83:441.75:036:38Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:443.410:305.35:10-0.64:142.15:026:38Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:533.15:58-0.34:462.55:016:39Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:313.06:520.05:232.95:006:40Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed4:233.28:000.36:393.14:596:41First Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:534.05:173.59:170.59:363.14:586:42First Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:293.75:463.710:210.510:592.74:576:42First Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:593.76:084.011:070.511:472.24:576:43First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:063.86:284.311:440.54:566:44Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon6:003.96:484.712:251.612:150.64:556:45Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:464.07:085.012:591.012:430.74:546:45Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:294.07:315.41:330.51:100.84:536:46Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:104.17:575.72:080.01:381.04:536:47Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:534.08:256.02:44-0.52:071.24:526:48Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:393.98:576.13:24-0.82:391.54:516:48Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:303.79:336.14:08-1.03:131.84:506:49Full Moon17Sun
18Mon11:293.510:156.04:56-1.13:532.14:506:50Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:363.45:49-1.04:412.44:496:51Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:553.46:48-0.85:452.74:486:51Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:055.23:133.67:54-0.57:222.94:486:52Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:224.84:144.09:03-0.39:242.64:476:53Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:534.45:014.510:05-0.210:512.04:476:53Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:204.25:405.010:580.011:551.24:466:54Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:344.16:175.411:430.34:466:55Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:394.16:505.812:480.512:240.64:456:55Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:354.07:236.11:34-0.11:010.94:456:56Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:253.97:546.22:16-0.51:361.34:446:57New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:123.88:256.22:56-0.82:081.64:446:57New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:003.78:566.03:35-0.92:412.04:446:58New Moon30Sat
31Sun10:493.69:285.84:15-0.83:132.24:436:59New 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 1% 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 New Moon (1% 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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