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 55m 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 - Jul 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:254.36:45-1.26:172.35:468:09Waning Gibbous1Mon
2Tue12:215.92:214.47:34-0.77:272.45:478:09Waning Gibbous2Tue
3Wed1:205.13:194.58:24-0.18:542.45:478:09Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:294.44:174.89:180.510:352.15:488:09Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:563.75:095.010:151.05:488:09Third Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:303.45:565.212:001.611:09 AM1.55:498:08Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:573.36:375.41:051.111:59 AM1.95:498:08Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon8:073.47:155.61:550.612:442.15:508:08Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:573.57:495.82:350.21:252.35:508:08Waning Crescent9Tue
10Wed9:373.68:215.93:09-0.12:012.45:518:07Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:113.78:526.03:41-0.32:352.45:518:07New Moon11Thu
12Fri10:433.79:236.04:12-0.43:092.45:528:07New Moon12Fri
13Sat11:153.89:556.04:43-0.43:422.45:538:06New Moon13Sat
14Sun11:483.810:275.95:14-0.44:182.55:538:06New Moon14Sun
15Mon12:233.85:46-0.34:562.55:548:06Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:593.96:18-0.15:392.65:548:05Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed1:374.06:500.16:302.65:558:05Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu12:184.92:184.27:240.47:322.65:568:04Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri1:084.43:044.48:000.88:572.55:568:04First Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:163.83:534.78:431.310:372.05:578:03First Quarter20Sat
21Sun3:533.44:445.19:371.611:551.35:588:02First Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:383.25:355.610:402.05:588:02First Quarter22Mon
23Tue7:063.46:266.112:570.511:43 AM2.15:598:01Waxing Gibbous23Tue
24Wed8:113.77:166.61:49-0.212:422.26:008:01Waxing Gibbous24Wed
25Thu9:014.08:067.02:37-0.91:392.16:018:00Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri9:464.28:537.23:22-1.32:322.06:017:59Full Moon26Fri
27Sat10:294.49:407.24:06-1.53:241.86:027:58Full Moon27Sat
28Sun11:124.610:276.94:50-1.44:151.76:037:58Full Moon28Sun
29Mon11:574.711:156.45:33-1.25:081.76:037:57Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue12:424.86:15-0.76:041.86:047:56Waning Gibbous30Tue
31Wed12:065.81:284.86:56-0.27:051.96:057:55Waning Gibbous31Wed
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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