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 4h 33m 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 - Dec 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:047.010:394.32:471.64:14-1.56:404:45New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:516.711:374.23:361.85:04-1.36:414:44Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:416.24:312.05:57-0.96:424:44Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:384.211:38 AM5.55:352.36:51-0.46:434:44Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:454.312:434.86:532.57:510.16:444:44First Quarter5Sat
6Sun2:534.42:054.28:372.48:560.66:454:44First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:554.73:383.710:172.09:580.96:464:44First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:465.05:033.611:291.510:511.26:464:44First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:295.26:143.612:230.96:474:44Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:065.57:093.71:050.46:484:45Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:395.67:533.712:151.71:410.16:494:45Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:085.88:303.812:491.82:13-0.26:494:45Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:365.99:043.81:201.92:43-0.36:504:45Full Moon13Sun
14Mon8:045.99:373.81:502.03:13-0.46:514:46Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:325.910:123.82:202.13:44-0.56:514:46Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:025.810:493.72:522.24:17-0.46:524:46Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:335.611:293.73:262.34:50-0.36:534:46Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:065.34:042.45:25-0.16:534:47Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:123.710:43 AM5.04:482.66:010.16:544:47Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:593.811:27 AM4.55:442.76:410.46:544:48Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon1:513.912:244.06:592.77:270.76:554:48Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:464.21:463.58:432.58:231.06:554:49Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:374.63:293.310:161.99:241.36:564:49Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:245.15:013.311:211.110:231.46:564:50Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:095.66:143.512:140.36:574:50Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:546.17:133.81:02-0.56:574:51Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:396.68:044.012:101.51:47-1.16:584:51Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:246.98:504.21:001.52:32-1.56:584:52New Moon28Mon
29Tue8:097.19:374.31:491.53:16-1.76:584:53New Moon29Tue
30Wed8:547.010:244.42:381.54:01-1.76:584:53New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:406.611:164.43:291.54:47-1.46:594:54Waxing 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 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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