34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 65°
SW
10mph
Low tide
7:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 19m at 7:16 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:34 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:124.45:473.510:150.110:252.96:047:37First Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:424.06:273.811:180.311:532.46:037:38First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:073.86:564.112:050.56:027:38First Quarter3Mon
4Tue6:153.87:204.412:481.912:420.66:017:39Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:113.77:404.71:301.31:120.96:007:40Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:583.78:005.02:060.81:371.16:007:41Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:403.78:215.32:380.32:001.35:597:41Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:183.68:435.53:10-0.12:241.55:587:42Full Moon8Sat
9Sun9:563.59:075.73:43-0.42:481.75:577:43Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:373.49:355.84:17-0.63:141.95:567:44Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:213.310:055.84:55-0.73:412.15:557:44Full Moon11Tue
12Wed12:113.25:36-0.74:102.35:547:45Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:103.06:21-0.74:442.55:547:46Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:173.07:11-0.55:312.75:537:47Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:085.33:313.28:06-0.46:442.95:527:48Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:094.94:303.59:06-0.28:342.95:517:48Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:274.45:134.010:060.010:342.45:517:49Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:004.15:494.511:000.211:551.75:507:50Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:273.96:255.111:460.45:497:50Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:443.87:015.712:560.812:290.75:497:51Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:523.87:386.21:49-0.11:111.05:487:52Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:513.88:156.62:38-0.81:521.35:487:53Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:463.88:546.73:25-1.32:331.65:477:53New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:393.79:346.74:11-1.53:141.95:467:54New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:333.610:166.54:58-1.53:572.15:467:55New Moon25Tue
26Wed12:293.55:45-1.44:422.35:457:55Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:273.56:33-1.05:322.65:457:56Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:283.57:21-0.66:302.75:457:57Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat12:345.03:313.68:11-0.27:432.95:447:57Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:294.44:273.89:030.39:252.85:447:58First Quarter30Sun
31Mon2:373.95:114.09:550.711:062.55:437:59First Quarter31Mon
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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