34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 76°
L 66°
S
8mph
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 7h 02m 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 - Nov 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:176.68:134.71:000.82:02-0.76:135:01Full Moon1Mon
2Tue7:526.99:064.51:351.22:49-1.16:145:01Full Moon2Tue
3Wed8:297.110:014.22:121.53:38-1.36:155:00Full Moon3Wed
4Thu9:097.011:033.92:501.94:29-1.26:164:59Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:536.73:312.35:24-0.96:164:58Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:123.710:41 AM6.14:172.76:24-0.56:174:57Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:343.611:38 AM5.55:163.07:30-0.16:184:56Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon3:033.712:484.96:443.28:430.36:194:55Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue4:114.02:164.48:553.19:480.56:204:55Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:574.33:454.110:322.710:390.76:214:54Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:314.64:584.011:332.111:191.06:224:53Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:584.95:584.012:181.56:234:52Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat6:215.26:493.912:561.06:244:52Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun6:435.47:323.912:181.51:290.56:254:51Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon7:045.78:113.812:431.72:000.16:264:50Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:275.88:483.81:062.02:31-0.26:274:50New Moon16Tue
17Wed7:516.09:263.71:302.13:04-0.36:284:49New Moon17Wed
18Thu8:186.010:083.51:562.33:40-0.46:294:49New Moon18Thu
19Fri8:476.010:553.42:222.44:19-0.46:304:48New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:195.911:493.32:512.65:01-0.36:304:48Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:555.73:232.85:47-0.26:314:47Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:513.310:39 AM5.54:052.96:36-0.16:324:47Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue2:003.411:33 AM5.15:113.17:310.16:334:46Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed3:003.712:444.66:523.28:280.36:344:46First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:444.12:164.28:592.89:230.66:354:46First Quarter25Thu
26Fri4:204.63:523.910:282.110:120.86:364:45First Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:565.25:143.811:321.210:571.16:374:45Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun5:325.86:263.912:250.26:384:45Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon6:096.47:283.91:14-0.66:394:45Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:496.88:234.012:231.62:01-1.26:404:45Full Moon30Tue
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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