34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

74°
H 77°
L 66°
SW
10mph
Low tide
5:36 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 40m at 5:36 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:165.211:253.74:031.95:110.95:485:39Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu10:485.14:272.35:591.15:495:37Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:263.411:27 AM4.94:542.67:001.25:495:36Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:033.212:214.65:302.98:261.35:505:35Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:093.31:444.56:563.29:491.15:515:33Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:063.63:184.59:293.110:470.85:525:32Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:394.04:324.810:462.611:310.55:525:31Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:074.55:325.111:392.05:535:29Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:355.06:255.412:100.312:261.35:545:28Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:065.57:145.512:470.21:110.65:555:27Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:386.08:025.61:230.31:550.05:555:25New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:126.48:505.41:590.42:41-0.55:565:24New Moon12Sun
13Mon8:496.69:405.12:360.73:29-0.75:575:23New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:296.710:364.73:151.04:21-0.75:585:21Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:136.511:384.23:561.55:16-0.55:585:20Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:026.14:422.06:16-0.25:595:19Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:523.911:59 AM5.65:372.47:260.16:005:18First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:223.81:115.16:542.88:470.46:015:17First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:524.02:414.78:522.910:020.56:025:15First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:574.34:084.610:322.511:010.66:035:14First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:434.65:174.611:362.111:480.66:035:13Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:194.96:134.612:241.66:045:12Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:485.26:584.612:260.81:031.16:055:11Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:135.47:374.612:570.91:360.86:065:10Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:365.58:114.51:231.12:060.56:075:09Full Moon25Sat
26Sun7:595.78:454.41:481.32:360.36:085:07Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:225.79:194.22:121.53:070.26:095:06Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:465.79:554.02:361.83:390.16:095:05Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:125.710:363.83:012.04:150.16:105:04Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:415.611:243.63:282.24:540.36:115:03Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri10:135.43:572.55:380.46:125:02Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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