34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 78°
L 66°
SW
9mph
Low tide
5:36 pm

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 4h 44m at 5:36 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:38 pm (4.5 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 - Oct 2094

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:143.74:014.710:113.311:550.66:496:37Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:124.05:254.711:553.16:496:36Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun7:464.36:274.912:490.512:522.76:506:34Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:104.57:165.01:300.41:312.36:516:33Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue8:314.67:545.22:020.32:031.96:526:32Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:494.88:285.22:290.42:321.56:526:30Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:085.09:005.22:520.53:011.26:536:29New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:275.29:325.13:140.63:310.96:546:28New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:475.410:054.83:360.94:030.76:556:26New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:095.510:414.53:581.14:380.56:556:25New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:325.511:224.24:201.45:160.56:566:24Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue10:595.54:431.85:590.56:576:23Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:123.811:30 AM5.55:072.26:500.66:586:21Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:183.412:095.35:332.67:550.76:586:20Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri3:003.21:045.16:063.09:210.76:596:19First Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:153.42:284.97:233.310:470.47:006:18First Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:143.84:104.910:163.311:490.17:016:16First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:484.25:325.111:472.87:026:15First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:184.76:375.412:39-0.112:462.07:036:14Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:485.27:345.61:21-0.21:361.37:036:13Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:195.78:265.62:00-0.22:230.67:046:12Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:516.19:145.52:360.03:090.07:056:11Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:236.410:035.13:110.43:54-0.47:066:10Full Moon23Sat
24Sun9:576.510:544.73:450.84:40-0.67:076:08Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:316.411:504.34:191.45:29-0.57:086:07Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue11:086.24:541.96:20-0.37:086:06Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:543.811:47 AM5.75:312.47:160.07:096:05Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:163.512:335.26:122.98:230.47:106:04Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri4:113.51:324.77:143.39:450.67:116:03Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:453.82:594.39:423.511:020.77:126:02Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:324.14:364.211:363.111:570.67:136:01Third Quarter31Sun
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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