34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 62°
SW
1mph
Low tide
11:47 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 05m at 11:47 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:42 am (3.7 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 - Feb 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:384.511:424.34:471.65:140.46:505:24Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon11:123.95:311.75:320.96:495:25Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:104.311:52 AM3.26:231.75:471.46:485:26Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:424.312:532.67:381.75:531.86:475:27First Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:254.39:481.56:465:28First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:294.411:261.06:465:29First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:484.612:180.46:455:30First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:565.08:023.212:56-0.26:445:31Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:515.58:143.41:30-0.76:435:32Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:396.08:333.712:232.42:02-1.26:425:33Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:236.38:574.01:101.92:34-1.46:415:34Full Moon11Wed
12Thu8:056.59:244.41:541.53:06-1.56:405:35Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:476.59:554.72:391.13:38-1.36:395:36Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:316.110:285.03:270.74:10-1.06:385:37Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:185.411:045.24:180.54:42-0.46:375:38Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:094.611:435.45:140.45:130.36:365:39Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:103.76:170.45:441.06:355:40Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:285.31:362.87:360.56:151.76:345:41Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu1:245.24:102.59:230.46:502.46:335:41Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:415.06:482.911:000.09:132.86:325:42Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:085.07:243.312:08-0.46:315:43Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:235.27:503.612:58-0.76:295:44Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:215.48:133.912:202.41:37-0.96:285:45Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:075.68:354.01:062.02:10-0.96:275:46Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:455.68:554.21:431.62:37-0.86:265:47New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:185.69:154.32:151.43:02-0.66:255:48New Moon26Thu
27Fri8:485.39:354.52:461.13:24-0.36:235:49New Moon27Fri
28Sat9:185.09:564.63:180.93:440.06:225:49New Moon28Sat
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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