34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 65°
SW
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 1h 35m 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 - Feb 2077

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:035.16:253.011:470.210:282.36:495:25First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:035.37:333.312:46-0.36:495:26Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:585.58:143.51:31-0.66:485:27Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:455.78:453.712:352.42:08-0.96:475:28Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:255.89:123.81:192.22:41-0.96:465:29Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:005.89:363.81:552.03:10-0.96:455:30Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:325.810:013.92:271.93:38-0.86:455:30Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:035.710:253.92:591.74:04-0.66:445:31Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:335.410:504.03:311.74:28-0.46:435:32Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:045.111:164.04:061.64:520.06:425:33Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu10:364.611:434.14:441.65:140.46:415:34Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:124.05:271.75:350.86:405:35Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:124.111:54 AM3.46:191.75:551.36:395:36Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:464.212:582.87:331.76:141.76:385:37Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:334.33:232.49:281.46:312.26:375:38Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:394.411:020.96:365:39Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:554.77:143.012:010.26:355:40Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:015.17:373.312:47-0.56:345:41Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:595.78:023.61:27-1.16:335:42Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:506.28:304.012:342.12:04-1.56:315:43Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:376.59:014.31:231.62:42-1.76:305:43New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:226.79:344.62:101.23:18-1.76:295:44New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:076.510:094.92:580.83:55-1.46:285:45New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:546.010:475.13:480.54:30-0.96:275:46Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:445.311:265.24:410.45:06-0.36:265:47Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri11:404.45:390.45:410.56:245:48Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:095.212:473.56:460.66:161.36:235:49Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:585.02:312.88:140.66:572.06:225:50First Quarter28Sun
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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