34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H 78°
L 67°
ENE
3mph
Low tide
5:15 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 10m at 5:15 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:34 am (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:124.47:544.012:292.21:13-0.16:397:15Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:094.58:224.21:231.81:53-0.16:387:16Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:544.68:454.42:021.42:25-0.16:377:16Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:314.79:064.62:341.12:520.06:357:17Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:034.79:274.73:040.83:160.26:347:18New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:354.69:484.93:330.53:390.46:337:19New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:064.410:105.04:020.34:020.66:317:19New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:394.210:345.04:340.24:250.96:307:20New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:153.910:595.05:080.14:491.26:297:21Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:573.511:274.95:460.15:131.56:287:22Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:473.26:280.25:381.96:267:22Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:014.81:542.97:180.46:082.26:257:23Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:434.63:422.88:240.56:542.66:247:24First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:434.45:293.09:500.58:482.86:227:25First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:124.26:213.411:080.211:022.66:217:25First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:454.36:563.912:060.06:207:26First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:594.67:284.412:142.012:53-0.36:197:27Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:024.98:004.91:091.31:35-0.46:187:28Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:575.18:335.41:580.52:14-0.46:167:29Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:475.29:075.92:44-0.22:52-0.26:157:29Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:375.19:436.13:31-0.73:290.06:147:30Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:274.810:216.24:18-1.04:070.46:137:31Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:204.411:006.15:07-1.24:470.96:127:32Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:194.05:58-1.15:281.46:117:32Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:253.66:53-0.86:141.96:107:33Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:315.32:453.47:53-0.47:102.46:087:34Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:274.84:213.49:05-0.18:402.76:077:35Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:414.25:413.610:240.210:512.76:067:36Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:133.96:343.911:310.36:057:36Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:343.97:114.212:132.312:230.36:047:37Third Quarter30Sun
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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