34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

76°
H -°
L 68°
SW
10mph
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 46m 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 - Oct 1960

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:515.06:355.812:27-0.112:331.45:485:38Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:255.47:235.81:07-0.21:200.95:495:37Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:585.78:085.71:440.02:030.55:505:35Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:305.98:515.52:190.22:440.35:505:34Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:015.99:345.12:520.63:260.25:515:32Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:335.910:184.73:241.04:070.25:525:31Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:055.711:074.23:551.54:510.45:535:30Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:385.44:271.95:370.65:535:29Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:043.811:15 AM5.14:592.46:310.95:545:27Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:203.511:59 AM4.75:362.87:401.25:555:26Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:163.41:024.36:353.29:101.25:565:25Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:523.62:364.29:033.310:241.15:575:23Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:383.94:024.210:403.011:141.05:575:22Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:074.25:054.411:322.611:520.85:585:21Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat6:304.55:544.612:102.15:595:20Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:524.86:364.812:240.712:441.66:005:18Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:145.17:145.012:530.71:171.16:015:17Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:375.47:525.01:210.71:510.66:015:16New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:035.78:315.01:490.82:270.26:025:15New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:316.09:124.82:180.93:05-0.16:035:14New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:026.19:584.62:491.23:48-0.36:045:12New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:376.210:514.23:231.54:35-0.36:055:11Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun10:186.111:543.94:011.85:28-0.26:065:10Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:065.84:452.26:290.06:065:09Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:113.712:055.45:422.67:410.26:075:08First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:443.81:225.07:072.99:010.36:085:07First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:044.12:564.89:102.810:110.26:095:06First Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:014.54:214.810:402.311:080.26:105:05First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:455.05:304.911:431.611:550.36:115:04Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun6:235.46:294.912:351.06:125:03Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:575.77:194.912:360.41:190.56:135:02Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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