34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H 76°
L 66°
E
6mph
Low tide
5:35 am

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 1h 11m at 5:35 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:04 pm (5.3 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 - Oct 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:004.25:475.312:050.111:59 AM2.76:486:38Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:344.66:495.412:550.012:592.16:496:36Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:025.07:405.41:350.11:461.56:506:35Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:285.38:245.32:090.32:261.16:506:34Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:515.59:035.12:370.53:020.76:516:32New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:145.79:394.83:010.93:370.46:526:31New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:355.710:164.53:241.24:100.36:536:30New Moon7Sat
8Sun9:575.810:534.13:441.64:440.36:536:28New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:205.711:353.84:051.95:210.36:546:27Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue10:445.54:242.26:020.56:556:26Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:253.411:11 AM5.34:422.56:490.76:566:24Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu1:333.211:44 AM5.14:552.87:490.96:576:23Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:294.89:121.16:576:22First Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:434.510:361.06:586:21First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:503.63:334.39:443.511:320.86:596:19First Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:473.95:004.511:313.17:006:18First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:004.36:044.712:130.612:232.47:016:17Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:184.76:584.912:470.51:071.77:016:16Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:405.37:485.01:190.51:481.07:026:15Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:065.88:365.01:500.62:300.27:036:13Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:366.39:244.92:210.83:13-0.47:046:12Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:096.710:144.62:541.13:59-0.97:056:11Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:456.911:084.33:291.44:48-1.17:066:10Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:256.94:061.85:42-1.07:066:09Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:113.911:10 AM6.64:462.26:40-0.87:076:08Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:243.612:046.25:352.67:45-0.47:086:07Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:533.61:095.66:412.99:01-0.17:096:06Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:243.82:315.18:253.110:180.17:106:05Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:294.13:054.79:322.910:210.36:115:04Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:144.54:274.510:552.311:110.56:125:03Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:514.95:354.511:541.711:520.76:135:02Waning Crescent31Tue
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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