34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H -°
L 67°
SE
1mph
Low tide
4:51 am

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 3h 52m at 4:51 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:06 am (5.7 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 - Nov 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:416.79:474.72:261.13:33-0.96:135:02New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:226.710:444.43:061.44:23-1.06:145:01Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:066.511:474.13:501.75:18-0.86:155:00Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:576.14:402.16:17-0.56:154:59Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:594.011:57 AM5.65:422.57:23-0.26:164:58First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:224.01:115.07:072.88:370.26:174:57First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:404.22:414.69:032.79:480.46:184:56First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:404.64:094.410:362.210:470.56:194:55First Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:285.05:214.311:411.611:350.76:204:55Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:065.36:214.312:311.16:214:54Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:395.57:114.312:160.91:130.66:224:53Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:085.77:534.312:501.11:480.36:234:52Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:355.88:304.21:201.42:210.06:244:52Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:005.99:064.11:471.62:52-0.16:254:51Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:255.99:434.02:141.83:24-0.26:264:51Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:525.810:223.82:402.03:57-0.16:274:50Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:195.711:063.73:082.24:330.06:284:49Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:495.411:563.53:392.45:110.16:294:49Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu10:225.24:132.75:530.36:294:48Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:553.511:01 AM4.84:562.96:400.56:304:48Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat2:063.511:52 AM4.45:593.17:350.86:314:47Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:143.71:034.07:423.18:380.96:324:47Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:034.12:393.89:392.89:371.06:334:47Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:404.54:083.810:492.210:271.06:344:46Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:135.05:193.911:411.411:121.06:354:46Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu5:475.56:204.112:260.66:364:46Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri6:236.07:154.31:10-0.26:374:45Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:016.58:054.412:361.11:54-0.86:384:45New Moon28Sat
29Sun7:406.98:544.41:191.22:39-1.36:394:45New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:217.19:454.42:021.43:26-1.56:404:45New Moon30Mon
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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