34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

83°
H 83°
L 72°
S
6mph
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 5h 16m 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 - Jan 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:535.910:273.92:422.04:02-0.76:594:56New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:245.711:033.93:172.04:34-0.56:594:56New Moon2Mon
3Tue9:565.411:403.93:532.15:06-0.36:594:57Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:295.04:322.25:370.16:594:58Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:183.911:04 AM4.55:172.46:100.46:594:59Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:013.911:45 AM4.06:122.56:440.86:595:00Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat1:504.012:403.47:292.57:241.26:595:01First Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:444.12:142.99:242.38:171.66:595:01First Quarter8Sun
9Mon3:374.44:142.810:511.79:231.86:595:02First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:254.75:452.911:481.110:261.96:595:03First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:105.26:463.212:310.46:595:04Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu5:535.77:313.51:11-0.36:595:05Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri6:366.18:103.812:111.81:49-0.86:595:06Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:196.58:494.112:591.72:27-1.36:585:07Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:016.89:284.31:461.53:07-1.56:585:08Full Moon15Sun
16Mon8:456.810:104.52:331.43:47-1.66:585:09Full Moon16Mon
17Tue9:306.610:544.63:221.34:29-1.46:585:10Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed10:186.111:404.74:151.35:11-1.06:575:11Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu11:105.55:121.35:54-0.56:575:12Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:304.812:084.66:181.46:390.16:575:13Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:264.81:193.87:391.57:300.86:565:14Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:284.92:573.29:201.38:351.46:565:15Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:355.04:473.010:510.89:521.86:555:16Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:385.26:183.212:000.36:555:17Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed5:345.47:183.512:53-0.26:545:18Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:225.67:593.712:022.01:34-0.56:545:19Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:035.78:323.812:491.92:10-0.66:535:20Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:395.89:013.91:281.82:41-0.76:525:21New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:115.89:284.02:021.73:09-0.76:525:21New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:415.79:544.12:341.73:37-0.66:515:22New Moon30Mon
31Tue9:115.510:224.13:061.64:04-0.46:505:23New Moon31Tue
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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