34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H -°
L 66°
WSW
11mph
High tide
11:38 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:15 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 57m at 11:38 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:314.68:346.12:27-0.42:160.36:047:37Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri9:224.69:126.43:14-1.02:560.56:037:38Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:134.59:516.54:00-1.33:360.86:027:38Full Moon3Sat
4Sun11:054.210:336.44:48-1.44:181.26:017:39Full Moon4Sun
5Mon12:014.05:37-1.35:021.56:007:40Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:013.86:29-1.15:511.95:597:41Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:045.52:093.67:22-0.76:482.35:587:42Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:574.93:253.68:22-0.28:042.65:587:42Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:014.44:403.79:290.29:572.65:577:43Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:233.95:384.010:360.511:342.25:567:44Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:513.66:224.311:330.75:557:45Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon6:063.66:564.512:381.712:180.85:547:45Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:073.67:254.81:241.312:561.05:537:46Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:563.67:505.02:010.81:281.25:537:47Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:373.78:155.32:340.41:571.35:527:48Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri9:143.78:415.53:050.02:251.45:517:48New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:493.79:085.63:36-0.22:531.65:517:49New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:263.79:365.74:08-0.53:221.75:507:50New Moon18Sun
19Mon11:053.610:075.74:43-0.63:531.95:497:51New Moon19Mon
20Tue11:493.510:405.65:20-0.64:272.05:497:51Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:373.56:00-0.65:062.25:487:52Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu1:303.46:43-0.45:542.45:477:53Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:025.12:303.57:29-0.26:562.65:477:53Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:564.83:333.78:220.08:232.65:467:54First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:054.34:304.19:210.210:102.35:467:55First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:333.95:194.610:220.411:341.65:457:55First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:033.86:035.111:180.65:457:56First Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:223.86:465.612:380.912:090.85:457:57Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:313.97:276.11:330.112:571.05:447:57Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:304.08:096.52:22-0.61:441.15:447:58Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat9:234.18:506.73:09-1.12:291.35:437:59Full Moon31Sat
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 8% 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 (8% 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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