34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

76°
H 78°
L 67°
SW
11mph
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 3h 10m 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 - Nov 2092

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:286.611:504.34:131.45:30-0.87:146:00Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:116.411:574.03:541.85:25-0.76:154:59Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:016.14:422.26:27-0.56:164:58Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:153.812:015.65:422.77:37-0.26:174:57First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:463.91:175.17:103.08:550.06:184:56First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:054.22:504.79:142.910:060.16:194:56First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:014.64:164.610:452.411:020.36:204:55First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:455.05:274.611:481.711:490.46:214:54Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:215.36:254.612:371.26:224:53Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:525.67:144.512:280.61:180.76:224:53Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:205.87:574.41:020.91:550.36:234:52Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:465.98:364.31:311.22:280.16:244:51Full Moon12Wed
13Thu8:105.99:134.11:581.53:01-0.16:254:51Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:355.99:524.02:231.73:33-0.26:264:50Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:005.810:343.82:492.04:08-0.16:274:49Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:275.611:223.63:152.34:450.06:284:49Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:565.43:432.55:250.26:294:48Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:183.410:29 AM5.14:152.86:100.46:304:48Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:303.411:09 AM4.74:563.17:030.66:314:47Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:593.512:034.46:043.38:060.86:324:47Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri4:023.71:234.08:153.39:110.86:334:46Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:394.13:023.910:072.910:060.86:344:46Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:084.44:233.911:072.310:500.86:354:46Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:364.95:304.011:531.511:300.86:354:45Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:065.46:274.212:360.76:364:45Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:376.07:204.412:090.91:180.06:374:45Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:116.48:104.412:481.02:01-0.76:384:45New Moon27Thu
28Fri7:486.89:004.41:271.22:46-1.26:394:45New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:277.09:534.32:081.43:33-1.46:404:44New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:097.010:494.22:511.64:22-1.56:414:44Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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