34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

65°
H -°
L 63°
ENE
3mph
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 5h 01m 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 - Jul 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:505.02:444.67:490.18:242.25:468:09First Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:554.23:324.98:290.610:031.85:478:09First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:223.54:225.39:151.211:331.15:478:09First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:103.15:145.810:101.85:488:09First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:563.16:066.112:450.411:11 AM2.25:488:08Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:163.36:586.51:44-0.412:142.45:498:08Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:113.57:486.72:34-0.91:152.55:498:08Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:553.78:356.83:19-1.22:102.45:508:08Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:343.99:196.84:01-1.33:002.45:508:08Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:134.010:016.64:41-1.33:462.35:518:07Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:504.110:416.25:19-1.14:322.25:528:07Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:274.25:55-0.75:182.35:528:07Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:034.26:28-0.36:062.35:538:06Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:384.36:580.26:592.45:538:06Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:414.52:154.47:260.88:022.45:548:05Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:283.82:554.57:521.39:332.35:558:05Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:383.13:414.68:181.911:201.95:558:04Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:492.74:314.88:482.45:568:04Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:302.85:225.012:371.49:48 AM2.75:578:03Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon8:403.16:125.31:280.811:14 AM2.95:578:03Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:083.36:595.72:080.312:212.95:588:02Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:303.57:426.02:42-0.11:152.85:598:02Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:543.78:226.43:15-0.52:012.65:598:01Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:193.89:016.63:47-0.82:432.46:008:00New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:474.09:406.74:19-0.93:262.26:018:00New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:174.310:206.54:52-1.04:112.06:017:59New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:504.511:036.15:25-0.85:011.86:027:58Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:254.85:57-0.55:561.76:037:57Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:035.16:300.06:571.66:047:57Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:444.71:455.37:030.78:111.56:047:56First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:523.82:355.57:371.49:471.36:057:55First Quarter31Fri
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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