34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 75°
L 64°
SW
11mph
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 47m 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 - May 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:203.87:184.012:102.512:230.46:047:37First Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:243.97:414.312:592.01:010.46:037:38Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:154.08:024.61:361.51:320.56:027:39Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:574.18:224.82:091.11:590.66:017:39Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:354.18:435.12:400.62:250.76:007:40Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:124.19:065.43:110.22:500.95:597:41Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:494.09:305.63:44-0.23:151.15:587:42Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:293.99:575.74:20-0.43:421.45:577:43Full Moon8Mon
9Tue11:133.710:285.74:58-0.64:121.65:567:43Full Moon9Tue
10Wed12:043.55:40-0.74:441.95:567:44Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:043.36:27-0.65:212.25:557:45Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri2:163.27:21-0.56:112.55:547:46Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:355.13:413.38:23-0.37:252.85:537:46Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:424.84:533.69:35-0.29:242.85:527:47Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:104.45:454.110:43-0.111:122.35:527:48Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:424.36:274.611:40-0.15:517:49Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:014.37:045.112:231.612:290.05:507:49Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:094.37:405.61:200.81:120.25:507:50Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:084.48:156.02:090.11:530.45:497:51Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat9:014.38:496.32:55-0.52:310.85:487:52New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:514.29:246.43:39-0.93:081.15:487:52New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:414.09:586.34:23-1.13:451.55:477:53New Moon22Mon
23Tue11:333.810:346.05:07-1.14:221.85:477:54New Moon23Tue
24Wed12:283.65:51-0.95:002.25:467:54Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu1:283.56:37-0.75:432.55:467:55Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:373.47:25-0.36:332.85:457:56Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:354.73:533.58:170.17:443.05:457:56Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:294.34:583.79:170.49:403.05:447:57First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:423.85:443.910:190.611:222.75:447:58First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:113.56:184.211:110.85:447:58First Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:313.46:464.512:232.211:54 AM1.05:437:59First 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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