34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H 75°
L 66°
ENE
6mph
High tide
12:04 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 7:16 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 12m at 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 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:454.411:141.16:486:38Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:113.74:254.310:573.46:496:36Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:343.95:404.512:160.912:133.16:506:35Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:534.26:354.812:590.712:562.76:516:34Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:104.47:185.11:330.51:302.36:516:32Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:284.77:565.32:020.42:011.86:526:31Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:484.98:325.42:280.32:331.46:536:30Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue9:095.29:085.42:540.33:070.96:546:28New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:325.59:455.23:200.53:430.66:546:27New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:585.710:275.03:460.74:220.36:556:26New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:275.911:134.64:141.05:060.16:566:24Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:006.04:441.45:550.06:576:23Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:084.111:39 AM5.95:171.96:520.16:576:22Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon1:183.712:265.75:552.48:010.26:586:21Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue2:543.41:275.46:452.89:270.36:596:19First Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:503.62:535.18:203.210:510.27:006:18First Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:044.04:295.110:403.111:560.07:016:17First Quarter17Thu
18Fri6:504.45:485.212:042.57:016:16Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:264.86:525.412:48-0.11:021.97:026:15Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:585.27:465.41:31-0.11:511.37:036:13Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:285.68:345.42:080.02:340.77:046:12Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue8:565.89:175.22:420.33:140.37:056:11Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:246.09:594.93:120.63:530.17:066:10Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:516.010:424.53:411.14:31-0.17:066:09Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:195.911:284.14:091.55:110.07:076:08Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:465.74:352.05:520.17:086:07Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:203.811:15 AM5.55:012.46:370.37:096:06Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon1:243.411:47 AM5.15:262.87:290.67:106:05Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:023.312:254.75:513.18:370.97:116:04Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed1:244.310:021.07:126:03Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:243.73:034.110:073.511:110.97:126:02Third Quarter31Thu
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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