34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 74°
L 62°
SSW
5mph
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 3h 48m 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 - Nov 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:103.311:29 AM6.04:472.77:23-0.37:146:00Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat2:493.212:255.75:293.18:37-0.17:155:59Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:393.512:415.25:573.48:560.06:164:58Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:333.92:184.98:343.310:020.06:174:57Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:094.33:504.810:212.710:530.16:184:56Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed5:404.85:054.711:281.911:360.26:194:56Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu6:105.46:094.712:211.16:204:55Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:405.87:064.612:130.51:090.36:214:54Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat7:096.27:574.412:470.91:52-0.36:214:53Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:386.58:454.21:191.32:33-0.66:224:53New Moon10Sun
11Mon8:086.59:344.01:491.73:14-0.86:234:52New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:386.410:253.72:182.13:56-0.86:244:51New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:086.211:213.52:462.44:39-0.66:254:51Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:405.93:142.75:24-0.36:264:50Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri12:273.310:15 AM5.53:423.06:140.06:274:49Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:543.310:56 AM5.04:123.27:110.36:284:49Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun11:494.68:160.66:294:48First Quarter17Sun
18Mon4:323.71:064.17:323.59:180.76:304:48First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:563.92:453.910:033.210:070.96:314:47First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:164.24:093.711:062.610:451.06:324:47First Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:354.65:153.711:502.011:171.26:334:47Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri5:555.06:123.712:271.36:344:46Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:165.47:023.81:020.66:354:46Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun6:415.87:483.812:151.51:380.06:354:45Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon7:086.28:333.812:451.72:15-0.56:364:45Full Moon25Mon
26Tue7:396.59:203.71:161.92:55-0.96:374:45Full Moon26Tue
27Wed8:146.710:113.61:502.13:38-1.26:384:45Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:536.811:083.52:272.34:26-1.26:394:45Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:376.63:082.55:17-1.16:404:44Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:103.510:26 AM6.33:592.76:11-0.96:414:44Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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