34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

76°
H 79°
L 67°
SW
11mph
Low tide
4:52 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 23m at 4:52 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 10:53 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:35 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:304.83:123.27:590.17:122.76:047:37Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:204.34:453.39:060.48:462.96:037:38First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:293.95:503.510:210.610:582.76:027:38First Quarter3Thu
4Fri4:023.66:323.811:240.76:017:39First Quarter4Fri
5Sat5:233.67:024.112:102.312:110.76:007:40First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:263.77:274.412:571.812:490.75:597:41Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:173.87:504.71:351.31:210.75:597:41Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:013.98:135.02:080.81:500.85:587:42Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:404.08:385.32:410.42:190.95:577:43Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:184.19:045.63:15-0.12:471.05:567:44Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:584.09:335.83:50-0.43:181.25:557:45Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:413.910:055.94:28-0.73:501.45:547:45Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:283.810:415.95:09-0.84:251.65:547:46Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:223.65:55-0.95:061.95:537:47Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:233.56:44-0.85:552.25:527:48Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:115.42:333.57:39-0.66:582.55:517:48Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:095.03:483.78:42-0.38:292.65:517:49Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:244.64:544.19:51-0.110:222.35:507:50Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:554.25:464.510:560.011:471.85:497:51Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:214.16:315.011:510.25:497:51Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:364.17:115.412:511.012:400.45:487:52Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:404.17:495.81:450.41:240.65:477:53Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:354.28:256.12:31-0.22:050.85:477:53Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:244.18:596.23:15-0.62:431.15:467:54New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:114.09:336.23:56-0.93:201.45:467:55New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:583.910:076.04:36-0.93:561.75:457:55New Moon26Sat
27Sun11:463.810:425.85:17-0.94:332.05:457:56New Moon27Sun
28Mon12:363.75:58-0.75:112.25:457:57Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:303.56:39-0.45:542.55:447:57Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:303.57:220.06:452.75:447:58Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu12:394.53:363.68:100.37:562.95:437:59Waxing Crescent31Thu
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 3% 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 (3% 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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