34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 77°
L 67°
SW
10mph
High tide
8:01 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 2:38 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 53m at 8:01 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:49 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:43 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Apr 2090

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:514.210:485.14:460.14:380.86:407:15New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:303.911:175.05:230.15:041.26:387:15Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:153.56:040.15:311.56:377:16Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:123.16:520.36:031.96:367:17Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:314.82:322.97:520.46:452.26:347:18Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:264.64:252.99:120.48:022.56:337:18First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:444.45:473.210:390.310:182.56:327:19First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:184.46:373.711:460.011:482.16:307:20First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:384.67:154.212:39-0.26:297:21Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon6:444.97:504.712:511.41:24-0.46:287:22Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:425.18:255.21:430.72:05-0.56:267:22Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:335.28:595.72:310.02:43-0.46:257:23Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:225.19:345.93:17-0.53:21-0.16:247:24Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:104.910:106.04:02-0.83:580.26:237:25Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:594.610:485.94:49-1.04:350.76:217:25Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:524.111:275.75:37-0.95:131.26:207:26Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:503.76:27-0.65:541.76:197:27Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:105.31:593.47:22-0.36:392.16:187:28Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:584.83:283.28:250.17:392.56:177:28Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:584.35:043.39:430.49:372.76:157:29Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:223.96:113.610:590.511:322.56:147:30Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:523.76:533.911:580.56:137:31Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:043.87:234.112:362.112:430.56:127:32Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:003.97:484.41:191.61:190.56:117:32Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:444.08:104.71:541.21:490.66:107:33Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:234.18:324.92:250.82:160.76:097:34Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:584.18:555.22:560.42:420.86:077:35Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:334.19:205.43:270.03:080.96:067:35New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:094.09:465.54:00-0.23:351.16:057:36New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:483.910:155.64:35-0.44:041.36:047:37New Moon30Sun
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 91% 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 (91% 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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