34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H 76°
L 65°
ENE
2mph
High tide
8:42 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 10:46 am (3.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 18m at 8:42 am (3.7 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 - Jun 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:093.65:31-1.54:302.25:438:00Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:123.66:23-1.45:222.45:438:00Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu2:203.67:19-1.26:282.65:438:01Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:405.73:303.88:18-0.87:522.85:428:01First Quarter4Fri
5Sat1:485.14:324.29:21-0.49:412.65:428:02First Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:104.55:244.610:22-0.111:182.15:428:02First Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:384.16:075.011:170.35:428:03First Quarter7Mon
8Tue6:013.86:465.412:301.412:040.75:428:03Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:143.77:215.71:280.712:461.15:428:04Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:163.67:535.92:160.11:241.55:428:04Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:083.68:246.02:57-0.31:581.85:418:05Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat9:543.68:536.13:35-0.62:292.15:418:05Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:383.59:226.04:11-0.73:002.35:418:06Full Moon13Sun
14Mon11:203.59:525.94:46-0.73:312.45:428:06Full Moon14Mon
15Tue12:043.45:22-0.64:032.65:428:06Full Moon15Tue
16Wed12:493.45:59-0.54:382.75:428:07Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:373.46:38-0.35:192.85:428:07Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:283.47:17-0.16:083.05:428:07Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:134.83:223.67:580.27:133.15:428:07Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:004.44:103.88:420.58:473.05:428:08Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:013.94:484.19:290.810:372.75:438:08Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:273.55:224.510:171.111:522.15:438:08Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:023.35:544.911:011.35:438:08Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:253.36:285.512:471.311:44 AM1.55:438:08Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:363.47:046.01:340.512:281.85:448:09Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:353.57:446.52:18-0.21:121.95:448:09Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:273.78:266.93:02-0.91:592.05:448:09New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:163.89:107.13:47-1.42:462.15:458:09New Moon28Mon
29Tue11:063.99:567.14:33-1.63:352.15:458:09New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:574.010:446.95:21-1.74:282.25:458:09Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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