34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 76°
L 63°
SSW
3mph
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 4h 34m 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 - Jul 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:073.06:015.012:371.711:07 AM2.05:468:09Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:333.06:345.31:261.111:48 AM2.35:468:09Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:343.27:095.62:060.512:292.55:468:09Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:173.37:445.92:420.11:102.65:478:09Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:543.48:206.13:16-0.31:512.65:478:08Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:293.58:566.43:51-0.72:322.65:488:08New Moon6Thu
7Fri11:053.69:346.54:27-0.93:122.55:488:08New Moon7Fri
8Sat11:433.710:136.55:04-1.03:552.55:498:08New Moon8Sat
9Sun12:223.85:42-1.04:422.55:498:08Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:024.06:20-0.95:362.55:508:07Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:444.26:58-0.66:382.45:518:07Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:325.42:294.57:37-0.17:532.35:518:07Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:324.63:174.88:180.49:262.05:528:06First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:503.84:075.29:031.111:031.55:528:06First Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:333.34:585.69:561.65:538:06First Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:213.15:506.012:220.710:56 AM2.15:548:05Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:513.36:426.31:250.011:58 AM2.45:548:05Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:533.67:326.62:17-0.612:582.55:558:04Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed9:403.88:206.73:03-1.01:542.55:568:04Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:203.99:036.83:46-1.22:442.45:568:03Full Moon20Thu
21Fri10:574.09:456.64:26-1.23:292.45:578:03Full Moon21Fri
22Sat11:344.110:246.45:04-1.04:132.35:588:02Full Moon22Sat
23Sun12:104.15:39-0.74:562.35:588:02Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:454.26:13-0.35:412.35:598:01Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:204.26:440.16:292.46:008:00Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:194.81:554.37:120.67:252.46:008:00Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:024.22:334.47:391.28:382.46:017:59Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri1:583.53:164.58:061.710:252.26:027:58Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:362.94:054.68:342.211:591.76:027:57Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:102.84:574.99:212.66:037:57Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon8:093.05:485.11:011.210:46 AM2.96:047:56Waning Crescent31Mon
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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