34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

76°
H 82°
L 67°
SW
8mph
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 5h 16m 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 - Sep 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:054.89:406.13:50-0.23:351.56:287:18New Moon1Mon
2Tue10:335.010:185.94:19-0.14:141.26:297:17New Moon2Tue
3Wed11:045.210:595.54:500.14:581.16:307:15Waxing Crescent3Wed
4Thu11:385.311:465.05:220.45:461.06:307:14Waxing Crescent4Thu
5Fri12:175.45:550.96:421.06:317:13Waxing Crescent5Fri
6Sat12:424.41:025.46:321.47:491.16:327:11Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun1:543.81:585.37:142.09:161.06:327:10First Quarter7Sun
8Mon3:363.53:105.38:152.510:520.76:337:09First Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:303.54:325.49:562.86:347:07First Quarter9Tue
10Wed6:493.95:455.612:060.311:32 AM2.76:347:06Waxing Gibbous10Wed
11Thu7:404.26:485.91:04-0.112:412.36:357:04Waxing Gibbous11Thu
12Fri8:184.67:416.11:51-0.41:361.96:367:03Waxing Gibbous12Fri
13Sat8:524.98:286.22:32-0.52:221.56:367:02Waxing Gibbous13Sat
14Sun9:235.19:106.13:09-0.43:041.26:377:00Full Moon14Sun
15Mon9:545.39:495.93:42-0.23:441.06:386:59Full Moon15Mon
16Tue10:235.410:285.54:140.14:230.96:386:57Full Moon16Tue
17Wed10:535.411:085.04:440.65:030.96:396:56Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu11:235.311:504.55:121.05:441.06:406:55Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri11:535.15:401.56:281.16:406:53Waning Gibbous19Fri
20Sat12:384.012:264.96:072.07:191.36:416:52Waning Gibbous20Sat
21Sun1:393.51:054.76:342.58:271.56:426:50Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon3:253.21:584.47:052.910:081.56:436:49Third Quarter22Mon
23Tue5:573.33:234.38:263.211:341.36:436:48Third Quarter23Tue
24Wed7:033.64:514.411:073.26:446:46Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu7:303.95:564.712:281.012:132.96:456:45Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:524.26:465.01:080.712:562.56:456:43Waning Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:124.47:295.31:410.41:332.16:466:42Waning Crescent27Sat
28Sun8:334.88:085.62:110.22:081.66:476:41Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon8:575.18:465.72:400.12:441.16:486:39New Moon29Mon
30Tue9:225.49:265.73:090.23:220.76:486:38New Moon30Tue
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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