34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

76°
H 81°
L 71°
SW
9mph
Low tide
4:09 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 00m at 4:09 pm (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 10:11 pm (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : New Moon (1% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:293.67:114.91:021.612:311.05:437:59Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:283.67:385.11:451.11:051.25:438:00Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:163.68:025.32:210.61:341.45:438:00Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:583.68:265.52:540.22:021.65:428:01Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:363.68:515.73:25-0.12:291.85:428:01Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:143.69:175.83:57-0.42:572.05:428:02Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:543.59:465.84:31-0.53:272.15:428:03Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:373.510:175.85:07-0.63:582.35:428:03Full Moon8Sat
9Sun12:243.55:46-0.64:332.55:428:04Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:163.46:27-0.55:152.65:428:04Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:123.57:11-0.46:092.85:418:04Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:175.13:113.77:59-0.27:212.95:418:05Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:154.74:074.08:520.19:012.85:418:05Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:314.34:544.49:490.310:452.35:428:06Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:033.95:364.910:440.55:428:06Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:323.86:175.512:011.611:35 AM0.85:428:06Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:503.86:586.01:010.712:231.05:428:07Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:583.97:396.51:54-0.11:101.25:428:07Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:574.08:206.82:43-0.81:561.55:428:07Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:504.09:027.03:30-1.22:421.75:428:08New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:424.09:456.94:16-1.53:281.95:428:08New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:344.010:286.65:03-1.54:152.05:438:08New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:284.05:49-1.35:052.35:438:08Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:224.06:35-1.05:592.55:438:08Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:015.72:174.07:21-0.57:002.65:438:09Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:515.03:164.18:080.08:142.75:448:09Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:474.44:124.28:580.59:532.65:448:09First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:583.85:024.49:501.011:252.35:448:09First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:273.45:434.710:421.45:458:09First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:543.26:204.912:321.711:28 AM1.75:458:09First Quarter30Sun
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 1% 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 (1% 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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