34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 65°
SW
7mph
Low tide
12:41 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 25m at 12:41 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:08 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 6:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Feb 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:055.05:111.75:520.06:515:23Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:294.211:50 AM4.26:051.86:240.66:505:24Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon1:124.212:443.57:111.96:561.26:495:25Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:014.22:082.88:501.87:311.86:495:26Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:584.24:302.610:371.58:292.36:485:27Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu3:584.36:402.811:491.010:022.56:475:28Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:544.67:303.012:370.56:465:29Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat5:424.87:583.31:140.06:455:30Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun6:245.28:213.512:062.51:46-0.46:445:31Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:015.58:443.612:472.32:15-0.76:445:32Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:355.89:083.81:232.12:45-0.96:435:33New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:096.09:333.91:581.83:14-1.06:425:34New Moon12Wed
13Thu8:436.010:014.12:331.63:44-1.06:415:35New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:185.910:324.33:111.44:14-0.96:405:36New Moon14Fri
15Sat9:565.611:054.43:531.34:45-0.66:395:37Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun10:385.111:414.64:391.25:16-0.16:385:38Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:274.45:331.25:490.46:375:39Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:224.712:283.66:381.26:241.06:365:40Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:114.82:002.98:061.17:081.66:355:40First Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:134.94:172.79:540.78:222.26:335:41First Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:275.16:083.011:190.110:072.46:325:42First Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:395.37:083.412:20-0.56:315:43Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun5:445.77:473.81:10-1.06:305:44Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:396.08:204.112:302.01:51-1.36:295:45Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:276.28:524.31:211.62:29-1.46:285:46Full Moon25Tue
26Wed8:106.29:234.52:051.33:04-1.36:265:47Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:506.09:534.62:461.03:36-1.06:255:48Full Moon27Thu
28Fri9:285.610:234.63:270.94:07-0.66:245:48Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:065.110:534.64:070.94:35-0.16:235:49Waning Gibbous29Sat
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 59% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (59% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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