34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H 78°
L 67°
ESE
2mph
High tide
11:06 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 5:36 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 09m at 11:06 am (5.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:553.910:225.84:45-0.64:061.46:037:38Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:453.610:555.75:27-0.74:361.76:027:39Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:453.36:15-0.75:102.16:017:39Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue1:583.17:10-0.65:522.46:007:40Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:245.33:323.18:14-0.46:552.85:597:41Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:284.94:583.49:30-0.38:502.95:597:42Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:544.65:533.810:43-0.310:562.65:587:42Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:294.46:344.311:43-0.35:577:43Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:504.47:104.812:141.912:32-0.25:567:44Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon6:584.57:445.31:121.11:15-0.15:557:45Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:574.58:165.72:020.41:540.25:547:46Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:494.48:486.02:48-0.22:300.55:547:46New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:384.39:196.23:30-0.63:040.95:537:47New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:264.09:516.14:12-0.93:371.35:527:48New Moon14Fri
15Sat11:163.810:236.04:55-1.04:091.75:517:49New Moon15Sat
16Sun12:103.65:37-0.94:422.15:517:49Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon1:093.46:21-0.65:172.45:507:50Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue2:193.27:08-0.35:572.85:497:51Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:114.93:473.38:010.06:513.05:497:52Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:594.45:043.49:030.38:333.25:487:52First Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:054.05:513.710:090.510:503.05:487:53First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:363.76:234.011:060.65:477:54First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:023.66:474.312:032.511:50 AM0.75:477:54First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:103.67:104.612:511.912:260.85:467:55Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:073.67:325.01:301.312:581.05:467:56Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:563.77:565.42:050.81:281.15:457:56Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:413.88:235.72:400.21:581.35:457:57Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:253.88:516.03:16-0.32:301.55:447:58Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:103.89:246.33:55-0.83:031.75:447:58Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:583.79:596.44:36-1.13:391.95:447:59Full Moon30Sun
31Mon11:513.610:406.35:21-1.24:192.15:438:00Waning 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 8% 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 Waxing Crescent (8% 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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