34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 76°
L 63°
SW
5mph
Low tide
1:28 pm

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 08m at 1:28 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:25 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:42 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (84% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Dec 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:583.712:074.36:272.97:350.76:414:44First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:524.01:263.88:132.88:310.96:424:44First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:404.43:073.59:562.39:281.16:434:44First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:224.94:393.511:051.510:211.36:444:44First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:025.55:543.611:590.611:101.46:444:44Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:436.06:563.812:47-0.26:454:44Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:266.57:504.01:33-0.96:464:44Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:097.08:394.112:451.52:18-1.46:474:44Full Moon8Mon
9Tue7:537.29:274.21:321.63:04-1.76:474:44Full Moon9Tue
10Wed8:377.210:174.22:201.73:50-1.76:484:45Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:236.911:094.33:101.84:37-1.56:494:45Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri10:126.44:031.95:24-1.16:504:45Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:024.311:03 AM5.85:022.16:11-0.66:504:45Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:584.311:59 AM5.06:092.27:000.06:514:46Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:584.41:054.27:332.37:530.66:524:46Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:594.62:313.59:172.18:521.16:524:46Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:554.84:113.210:461.69:511.66:534:47Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:445.05:413.111:511.110:441.96:534:47Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:265.26:503.312:400.66:544:47Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:035.47:383.41:180.26:554:48Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:375.68:153.512:102.21:52-0.26:554:48Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:085.88:463.612:462.22:22-0.46:554:49Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:385.99:163.71:192.22:52-0.66:564:49New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:085.99:473.71:522.23:22-0.66:564:50New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:385.910:193.82:242.23:53-0.76:574:51New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:095.810:543.82:592.24:24-0.66:574:51New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:425.611:303.93:372.24:56-0.46:574:52Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun10:175.34:192.25:29-0.26:584:52Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:084.010:57 AM4.85:092.36:020.16:584:53Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:504.111:46 AM4.26:102.36:390.56:584:54Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:384.312:533.67:332.27:290.96:594:55First Quarter31Wed
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 84% 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 maximum.

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 (84% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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