34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H 75°
L 63°
SSE
4mph
High tide
2:48 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 11:47 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 25m at 2:48 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Sep 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:085.011:015.04:550.65:041.46:287:18Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon11:325.111:404.45:160.95:461.36:297:17Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:595.25:361.46:351.36:297:16Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:283.812:325.35:551.97:361.36:307:14Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:373.21:155.36:122.39:071.26:317:13Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri4:072.82:195.26:182.810:580.96:327:11Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:505.36:327:10Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:503.55:185.612:140.310:51 AM3.36:337:09Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:053.96:276.11:08-0.212:182.96:347:07Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:284.37:246.51:51-0.61:172.36:347:06Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed8:544.78:156.72:30-0.82:081.76:357:05Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu9:235.19:026.63:05-0.82:551.16:367:03New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:525.59:486.23:39-0.63:420.76:367:02New Moon13Fri
14Sat10:235.810:335.74:11-0.14:290.46:377:00New Moon14Sat
15Sun10:555.911:225.04:420.45:180.36:386:59Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon11:285.95:111.16:100.46:386:58Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:164.312:035.75:391.77:070.66:396:56Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:233.612:415.46:032.48:160.86:406:55Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu3:123.11:295.06:172.99:561.06:406:53First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:464.711:310.86:416:52First Quarter20Fri
21Sat8:113.74:334.610:503.66:426:51First Quarter21Sat
22Sun8:053.95:524.812:340.612:203.36:436:49First Quarter22Sun
23Mon8:164.16:465.01:180.41:042.96:436:48Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:294.37:285.31:510.31:362.46:446:46Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed8:434.58:035.42:180.22:062.06:456:45Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu8:584.78:365.42:410.32:351.66:456:44Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri9:155.09:075.33:030.43:061.26:466:42Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:335.39:405.13:230.63:380.96:476:41Full Moon28Sat
29Sun9:545.510:164.83:440.84:130.66:476:39Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:165.710:554.44:051.24:510.46:486:38Full Moon30Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (49% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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