34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 74°
L 62°
SW
11mph
High tide
2:48 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 11:47 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 44m at 2:48 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Feb 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:575.02:422.99:021.17:441.66:515:24Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:595.15:012.710:420.68:562.26:505:25Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:055.36:543.011:58-0.110:292.56:495:26Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat5:095.57:483.312:54-0.66:485:27Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun6:075.78:243.61:39-1.06:485:27Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:565.98:533.812:452.42:17-1.26:475:28Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:386.09:203.91:302.22:51-1.26:465:29New Moon7Tue
8Wed8:156.09:453.92:081.93:22-1.16:455:30New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:495.910:114.02:421.83:50-0.96:445:31New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:205.610:364.13:161.64:17-0.66:435:32New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:525.311:014.13:501.64:41-0.26:425:33Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun10:234.811:264.24:271.55:030.26:415:34Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:564.211:534.25:071.55:230.76:405:35Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:333.65:531.65:401.26:395:36Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:224.212:222.96:521.65:521.66:385:37First Quarter15Wed
16Thu12:584.32:062.38:291.65:492.16:375:38First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:504.310:361.26:365:39First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:074.411:480.66:355:40First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:244.77:543.112:340.06:345:41Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon5:275.28:033.41:11-0.66:335:42Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue6:195.78:213.712:062.51:45-1.16:325:42Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed7:056.28:444.012:542.02:18-1.46:315:43Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:496.59:114.31:391.62:51-1.56:305:44Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:326.59:414.62:231.13:25-1.56:295:45Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:166.310:144.93:090.73:58-1.16:275:46Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:025.710:495.23:590.54:31-0.66:265:47Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:524.911:275.34:530.35:030.06:255:48Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:504.05:520.35:350.86:245:49Waning Gibbous28Tue
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 49% 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 (49% 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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