Tide conditions for Santa Monica surf spots
Santa Monica, California
Updated Refreshed hourly · Tide data refreshes every 30 minutes from NOAA stations.
A foot of tide swing can shut down one break and light up another in Santa Monica. These 3 spots all respond differently - some need the low to expose the bar, others clean up on a rising mid.
Current Tide
5.9ft
Falling
Next Low
05:00 PM
-0.2 ft
NOAA tide data via Cached Tide Data
Tide Chart
7-Day Tide Schedule
| Day | High 1 | Low 1 | High 2 | Low 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 9:00 AM(7.4ft) | 3:00 AM(4.1ft) | 11:30 PM(4.8ft) | 5:00 PM(1.3ft) |
| Tomorrow | 10:00 AM(7.1ft) | 3:00 AM(4.3ft) | -- | 5:00 PM(1.6ft) |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 1:00 AM(4.7ft) | 4:00 AM(4.5ft) | 10:00 AM(6.8ft) | 6:00 PM(1.8ft) |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 2:00 AM(4.7ft) | 4:00 AM(4.7ft) | 11:00 AM(6.4ft) | 7:00 PM(2.0ft) |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 4:00 AM(4.9ft) | 5:00 AM(4.9ft) | 12:00 PM(6.0ft) | 8:00 PM(2.2ft) |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 4:00 AM(5.1ft) | 7:00 AM(5.0ft) | 1:00 PM(5.6ft) | 9:00 PM(2.3ft) |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 5:00 AM(5.4ft) | 10:00 AM(4.6ft) | 3:00 PM(5.4ft) | 10:00 PM(2.4ft) |
Today
9:00 AM (7.4ft)
11:30 PM (4.8ft)
3:00 AM (4.1ft)
5:00 PM (1.3ft)
Tomorrow
10:00 AM (7.1ft)
3:00 AM (4.3ft)
5:00 PM (1.6ft)
Fri, Nov 13
1:00 AM (4.7ft)
10:00 AM (6.8ft)
4:00 AM (4.5ft)
6:00 PM (1.8ft)
Sat, Nov 14
2:00 AM (4.7ft)
11:00 AM (6.4ft)
4:00 AM (4.7ft)
7:00 PM (2.0ft)
Sun, Nov 15
4:00 AM (4.9ft)
12:00 PM (6.0ft)
5:00 AM (4.9ft)
8:00 PM (2.2ft)
Mon, Nov 16
4:00 AM (5.1ft)
1:00 PM (5.6ft)
7:00 AM (5.0ft)
9:00 PM (2.3ft)
Tue, Nov 17
5:00 AM (5.4ft)
3:00 PM (5.4ft)
10:00 AM (4.6ft)
10:00 PM (2.4ft)
Beach Tide Preferences
Each beach performs best at a specific tide range and direction. Plan your session around these windows.
Top spot recommendations
Sort your quiver, choose the right tide window, and jot down a backup in case the main peak gets stacked.
Featured Beaches
3 spots
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Featured Beaches(3)
What to focus on today
- Annotated tide windows tied to specific breaks
- How lunar cycles reshape sandbars through the season
- Safety notes for rip-prone outbound tides
- Session planning tips for dawn patrol versus sunset
Frequently Asked Questions
About surfing in Santa Monica
- Tide preferences vary by spot in Santa Monica. Generally, incoming mid-tides work well for most beaches, offering a good balance of wave shape and power. Check individual spot guides for specific tide recommendations.
- Tides significantly impact surf conditions in Santa Monica. Low tide can expose reefs and sandbars creating hollow waves, while high tide often creates softer, more forgiving waves. Mid-tide transitions typically offer the most consistent conditions.
- You can check tide charts for Santa Monica on Quiver's surf forecast pages, NOAA tide predictions, or various surf forecast apps. Quiver provides real-time tide information integrated with surf conditions for accurate session planning.
