Santa Monica Tide Charts & Fishing
Wednesday, November 4 · NOAA station 9410840 (Santa Monica)
Tides live · forecast as of 4:23 PM PT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
4.0 ft
▲ Rising · 0.7 ft/hr
Next high
5:55 PM
4.6 ft · in 1h 32m
Next low
12:04 AM
0.6 ft · in 7h 41m
Wind
10 mph WSW
Moderate breeze
Fishing score
77 /100
Very Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 6:02 AM | 5.2 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | Low | 12:10 PM | 1.3 ft |
| Wed, Nov 4 | High | 5:55 PM | 4.6 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 12:04 AM | 0.6 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 6:31 AM | 5.6 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | Low | 12:57 PM | 0.7 ft |
| Thu, Nov 5 | High | 6:51 PM | 4.5 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Santa Monica
Today in Santa Monica, high tide arrives at 6:02 AM (5.2 ft) and again at 5:55 PM (4.6 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 12:10 PM (1.3 ft). That's a 3.8-foot swing — a solid mid-size swing with reliable current on each side of the extremes.
The sun rises at 6:16 AM and sets at 4:58 PM, under a waning crescent (25% illuminated). With the moon near a quarter phase, tidal movement is on the mild side this week.
Tomorrow starts with a low tide at 12:04 AM (0.6 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
74/ 100
Best windows today
- 7:30 AM – 9:30 AMVery Good
- 2:30 PM – 4:30 PMVery Good
strong outgoing tide · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:16 AM
- Sunset
- 4:58 PM
Waning Crescent
25% illuminated
Neap tides — gentler water movement. Fish the dawn and dusk windows.
Conditions
69°F
Clear
- Wind
- 10 mph WSWgusts 12
- Waves
- 3.5 ft @ 10s
- Water temp
- 72°F
Moderate breeze — A little chop — very fishable
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
73° / 57°
Very Good
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Thu, Nov 5
75° / 58°
Excellent
Best: 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Fri, Nov 6
81° / 59°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sat, Nov 7
84° / 69°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Sun, Nov 8
84° / 71°
Excellent
Best: 4:00 AM–6:00 AM
Mon, Nov 9
82° / 71°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
Tue, Nov 10
80° / 69°
Excellent
Best: 5:00 AM–7:00 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Santa Monica
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 9410840; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayWed, Nov 4 |
| ↑ 6:16 AM↓ 4:58 PM |
| TomorrowThu, Nov 5 |
| ↑ 6:17 AM↓ 4:57 PM |
| Fri, Nov 6 |
| ↑ 6:18 AM↓ 4:56 PM |
| Sat, Nov 7 |
| ↑ 6:19 AM↓ 4:55 PM |
| Sun, Nov 8 |
| ↑ 6:20 AM↓ 4:55 PM |
| Mon, Nov 9 |
| ↑ 6:21 AM↓ 4:54 PM |
| Tue, Nov 10 |
| ↑ 6:22 AM↓ 4:53 PM |
What's Biting at Santa Monica
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current CDFW regulations before keeping any fish.
Barred Surfperch
Amphistichus argenteus
Season: Year-round, best in winter–spring
Baits: Sand crabs, Gulp! sandworms, Motor oil grubs
Carolina rig in the first trough behind the shorebreak. Follow the tide in — perch feed where sand crabs wash out.
Spotted Bay Bass
Paralabrax maculatofasciatus
Season: Year-round
Baits: Plastics on leadheads, Small swimbaits, Ghost shrimp
Hit dock pilings, riprap, and eelgrass edges on moving water. A 3-inch plastic on a ¼ oz head is the bay standard.
Leopard Shark
Triakis semifasciata
Season: May – October
Baits: Squid, Mackerel chunks, Midshipman
Soak fresh bait on the flats during an evening incoming tide. Steel or heavy mono leader, circle hooks for a clean release.
California Corbina
Menticirrhus undulatus
Season: June – September
Baits: Sand crabs, Bloodworms, Ghost shrimp
Sight-fish skinny water at first light on an incoming tide. Long fluorocarbon leaders — corbina are famously picky.
California Halibut
Paralichthys californicus
Season: April – September
Baits: Live anchovies, Swimbaits, Hair raisers
Drag baits slowly along sandy bottom near structure edges. Slow retrieve — halibut ambush from below.
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Santa Monica Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Santa Monica today?
High tide in Santa Monica today is at 6:02 AM (5.2 ft) and again at 5:55 PM (4.6 ft), measured at NOAA station 9410840 (Santa Monica).
›What time is low tide in Santa Monica today?
Low tide in Santa Monica today is at 12:10 PM (1.3 ft).
›When is the best time to fish in Santa Monica today?
Today's best fishing window at Santa Monica is 7:30 AM–9:30 AM (rated Very Good, 77/100), driven by strong outgoing tide, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Santa Monica in November?
In November, the most active species at Santa Monica are Barred Surfperch, Spotted Bay Bass. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›How accurate is this Santa Monica tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 9410840 (Santa Monica) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Santa Monica
Santa Monica Bay is Los Angeles' front-yard fishery. Summer mornings bring corbina cruising the shorebreak, the pier produces mackerel and halibut, and artificial reefs a short distance out hold sand bass and sculpin year-round.