34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

67°
H -°
L 63°
SE
2mph
High tide
8:42 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 10:46 am (3.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 17m at 8:42 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Apr 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:583.211:145.15:480.14:491.76:407:15Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:512.86:310.25:002.06:387:15Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri2:192.47:260.44:552.36:377:16Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat12:224.78:440.56:367:17First Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:234.510:260.46:347:18First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:024.37:233.211:370.110:542.96:337:18First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:444.57:253.612:25-0.26:327:19First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:584.77:424.112:112.31:04-0.46:307:20Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:585.08:054.71:051.51:40-0.56:297:21Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:535.18:315.31:540.72:13-0.46:287:21Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:435.19:015.82:40-0.12:46-0.16:267:22Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:334.99:336.23:27-0.83:190.26:257:23Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:244.510:086.44:14-1.23:520.76:247:24Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:194.010:466.45:04-1.44:271.26:237:25Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:213.55:57-1.35:031.76:217:25Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:353.26:55-1.05:422.26:207:26Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:165.63:143.08:02-0.66:312.66:197:27Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:165.05:093.29:23-0.38:053.06:187:28Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:374.56:163.510:45-0.110:482.86:177:28Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:164.26:553.811:490.06:157:29Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:384.17:244.112:122.412:370.16:147:30Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:424.17:474.41:061.81:140.26:137:31Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:324.18:064.71:471.31:430.46:127:31Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:154.18:254.92:210.82:080.76:117:32Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:524.08:445.22:520.42:291.06:107:33Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:283.89:035.43:220.02:501.26:097:34New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:043.79:255.53:53-0.23:111.56:087:35New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:423.59:495.64:25-0.43:331.76:067:35New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:253.310:165.55:01-0.53:552.06:057:36New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:143.05:40-0.44:172.26:047:37Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 59% 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 (59% 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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