34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 79°
L 68°
ESE
2mph
High tide
10:37 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 4:52 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 56m at 10:37 am (5.7 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 - Aug 1961

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:005.12:105.17:320.48:191.76:057:55Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed2:084.33:095.28:211.09:531.66:067:54Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:393.74:125.39:211.711:271.26:067:53Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:253.45:155.410:332.16:077:52Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:593.56:125.512:410.811:44 AM2.36:087:51Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:043.77:025.71:370.412:442.46:097:50Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:483.97:455.82:200.11:322.46:097:49Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:214.18:215.92:56-0.12:122.36:107:48Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed9:494.28:546.03:27-0.12:472.26:117:47New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:164.29:256.03:56-0.23:192.16:117:46New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:414.39:565.94:23-0.13:512.06:127:45New Moon11Fri
12Sat11:084.410:265.74:490.04:241.96:137:44New Moon12Sat
13Sun11:364.410:585.45:160.25:001.96:147:43Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:054.55:430.55:401.96:147:42Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue12:374.56:090.86:242.06:157:41Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed12:124.51:124.66:371.27:182.16:167:40Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:594.01:544.67:061.68:302.06:167:38First Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:073.52:494.77:422.010:101.86:177:37First Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:573.13:564.98:392.411:361.36:187:36First Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:503.25:045.310:102.66:197:35First Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:043.56:045.712:370.711:33 AM2.56:197:34Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:533.97:006.21:260.112:372.36:207:33Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:324.37:506.62:10-0.51:331.96:217:31Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu9:094.78:386.92:51-0.82:241.56:217:30Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:465.09:256.93:31-1.03:131.26:227:29Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:245.310:126.74:11-0.94:020.96:237:28Full Moon26Sat
27Sun11:045.511:006.24:50-0.64:530.86:247:26Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon11:465.611:525.55:30-0.25:470.86:247:25Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:305.56:100.46:461.06:257:24Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed12:494.81:185.46:511.17:531.16:267:22Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu1:594.02:145.27:371.89:191.36:267:21Third Quarter31Thu
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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