34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H -°
L 63°
SW
1mph
Low tide
1:49 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 11m at 1:49 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:23 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Sep 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:303.65:055.410:462.96:287:19Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon7:293.96:155.612:420.212:102.76:287:18Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue8:084.37:115.71:330.01:092.36:297:16Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:384.57:565.82:120.01:552.06:307:15Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu9:034.78:345.82:450.02:331.76:317:13Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri9:264.99:085.63:120.23:071.46:317:12New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:485.09:405.43:370.43:391.26:327:11New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:105.110:125.13:590.64:111.16:337:09New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:325.210:454.84:210.94:451.06:337:08New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:555.211:204.44:421.25:211.06:347:07Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed11:215.25:041.66:011.16:357:05Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:013.911:49 AM5.15:242.06:481.36:357:04Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:503.512:235.05:442.37:481.46:367:02Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat2:063.11:084.86:032.69:171.56:377:01First Quarter14Sat
15Sun2:194.710:551.26:377:00First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:574.711:570.86:386:58First Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:013.65:165.011:083.16:396:57First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:234.06:185.412:420.512:152.66:396:55Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu7:474.57:115.71:200.11:062.06:406:54Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:135.08:005.91:56-0.11:531.36:416:53Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:435.58:476.02:30-0.12:390.66:416:51Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:146.09:335.83:030.03:250.16:426:50Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:486.310:225.53:380.34:13-0.36:436:48Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:266.511:154.94:140.75:04-0.46:446:47Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:066.54:511.15:59-0.36:446:46Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:144.411:51 AM6.35:311.76:59-0.16:456:44Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri1:253.912:445.96:162.28:100.26:466:43Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat2:583.61:495.47:132.79:380.46:466:41Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:483.63:145.18:523.011:030.56:476:40Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:073.94:444.910:562.96:486:39Third Quarter30Mon
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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