34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 77°
L 60°
ESE
4mph
Low tide
5:28 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, November 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 46m at 5:28 pm (0.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:33 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 4:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (11% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Aug 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:424.96:06-0.16:271.86:057:55Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:184.81:325.06:470.67:481.86:067:54First Quarter2Mon
3Tue1:294.02:275.17:301.49:271.66:067:53First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:093.33:275.28:242.010:571.16:077:52First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:093.24:255.39:342.56:087:51First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:483.45:195.412:040.710:47 AM2.86:097:50Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:433.66:075.612:550.311:48 AM2.86:097:49Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:173.86:495.81:350.012:352.86:107:48Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:433.97:255.92:09-0.21:132.66:117:47Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:074.07:576.02:39-0.31:462.56:117:46Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:304.18:286.13:07-0.32:172.36:127:45Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:544.28:596.03:34-0.22:502.26:137:44Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:204.29:295.84:01-0.13:242.16:147:43Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:474.410:015.54:270.14:012.06:147:42Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:154.510:375.04:530.44:432.06:157:41Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:454.611:174.55:180.75:302.06:167:40Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:194.75:431.26:292.06:177:38Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:093.81:004.86:101.67:491.96:177:37Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:303.21:535.06:422.19:361.56:187:36Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:483.03:015.27:342.611:000.96:197:35Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:503.24:115.69:172.96:197:34Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:523.65:156.112:000.210:47 AM2.86:207:33Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:303.96:136.612:50-0.411:54 AM2.56:217:31Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:044.37:056.91:34-0.912:502.26:227:30Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:384.67:547.12:15-1.11:411.76:227:29New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:124.98:407.02:54-1.22:301.46:237:28New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:485.19:276.63:32-0.93:201.16:247:26New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:255.310:156.04:09-0.54:111.06:247:25Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun11:035.411:065.24:450.15:051.06:257:24Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:445.45:190.76:041.16:267:22Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue12:034.412:275.35:531.57:141.36:267:21Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 11% 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 (11% 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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