34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 79°
L 67°
ENE
2mph
Low tide
4:25 am

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 26m at 4:25 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1962

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:195.06:223.212:260.86:594:55Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue5:545.47:143.41:040.26:594:56Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed6:295.87:573.61:40-0.46:594:57Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu7:066.28:383.812:401.92:18-0.97:004:58Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:446.69:184.01:221.82:57-1.37:004:58New Moon5Fri
6Sat8:246.710:014.12:051.83:37-1.57:004:59New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:066.710:464.12:501.84:19-1.57:005:00New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:516.511:344.23:391.85:03-1.37:005:01Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:406.04:331.85:48-1.07:005:02Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:254.311:34 AM5.35:361.96:34-0.57:005:03Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:194.512:374.66:502.07:250.17:005:04First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:194.71:593.88:271.98:230.76:595:04First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:204.93:433.310:091.49:291.26:595:05First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:185.25:233.211:280.710:331.66:595:06First Quarter14Sun
15Mon5:125.56:423.412:290.16:595:07Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:005.87:393.61:17-0.46:595:08Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:435.98:233.712:231.91:58-0.76:585:09Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:226.08:593.81:071.92:34-0.96:585:10Full Moon18Thu
19Fri7:576.19:323.91:461.93:07-0.96:585:11Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:306.010:043.92:221.93:38-0.86:575:12Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:025.810:363.92:561.94:09-0.76:575:13Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:335.611:073.93:301.94:38-0.56:565:14Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:055.311:403.94:062.05:07-0.26:565:15Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:394.84:452.05:360.26:555:16Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:153.911:15 AM4.35:302.16:050.66:555:17Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:543.911:57 AM3.76:252.26:351.06:545:18Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:394.012:563.27:452.27:101.46:545:19Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:324.12:432.79:391.98:001.86:535:20Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:304.34:512.711:031.49:172.16:535:21Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:254.76:182.911:590.710:312.26:525:22Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:155.17:093.212:420.06:515:23Waning Crescent31Wed
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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