34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H -°
L 68°
SSE
3mph
Low tide
4:51 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 13, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 28m at 4:51 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 11:06 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 - Aug 2093

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:233.25:135.510:142.26:067:54First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:543.46:085.912:410.711:25 AM2.36:077:53Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:583.77:016.41:340.012:292.36:077:52Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:464.07:526.92:21-0.71:282.16:087:51Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:284.38:417.13:06-1.12:211.96:097:50Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:084.69:287.23:49-1.33:121.76:107:49Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:494.810:157.04:31-1.34:031.56:107:48Full Moon7Fri
8Sat11:314.911:026.55:12-1.14:551.46:117:47Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:155.05:53-0.65:491.56:127:46Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:595.16:33-0.16:481.66:127:45Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:465.01:475.07:130.67:551.76:137:44Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed1:484.22:395.07:551.39:231.76:147:43Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:133.63:405.08:452.011:041.56:157:42Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:093.34:445.09:562.56:157:41Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:563.45:445.112:231.111:17 AM2.76:167:40Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun8:023.66:375.31:200.712:232.86:177:39Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:413.87:215.52:030.41:132.76:187:37Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:094.07:595.72:370.21:522.56:187:36Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:334.18:325.93:070.02:252.36:197:35Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:564.29:046.03:34-0.12:572.16:207:34New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:194.39:356.04:01-0.13:292.06:207:33New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:444.510:065.94:270.04:021.86:217:31New Moon22Sat
23Sun11:104.610:395.64:540.14:381.76:227:30New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:384.711:155.25:200.35:181.76:227:29Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:094.85:470.66:031.76:237:28Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:434.86:151.06:551.76:247:26Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:464.21:234.96:451.58:031.76:257:25Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:543.62:155.07:212.09:371.56:257:24First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:413.23:245.18:122.411:121.06:267:22First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:423.34:415.49:472.76:277:21First Quarter30Sun
31Mon7:023.65:505.812:220.411:23 AM2.76:277:20Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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