34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 75°
L 63°
SW
8mph
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 1h 23m 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 - Jun 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:363.57:114.81:081.612:301.15:438:00Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:313.57:365.21:461.11:021.35:438:00Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:183.68:025.52:210.51:341.45:428:01Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun9:013.78:295.82:550.02:051.55:428:01Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:433.79:006.13:31-0.42:381.75:428:02Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:263.79:336.24:08-0.83:131.85:428:02Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:133.710:096.34:49-1.03:502.05:428:03Full Moon7Wed
8Thu12:043.75:32-1.14:322.25:428:03Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:003.76:18-1.05:222.45:428:04Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:593.77:08-0.96:222.65:418:04Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:305.53:023.98:01-0.67:392.75:418:05Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:345.04:044.28:58-0.29:202.55:418:05Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:534.44:584.69:590.111:002.15:418:06Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:244.05:455.110:570.45:418:06Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:513.86:295.612:161.311:49 AM0.85:428:06Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:073.87:106.01:160.612:371.15:428:07Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:123.87:496.32:08-0.11:211.45:428:07Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun9:073.98:266.42:54-0.62:041.65:428:07Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:563.99:026.53:36-0.92:441.85:428:07New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:423.99:386.44:16-1.03:232.05:428:08New Moon20Tue
21Wed11:283.810:146.14:56-1.04:022.25:428:08New Moon21Wed
22Thu12:143.85:35-0.84:422.45:438:08Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:013.76:14-0.65:242.65:438:08Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:493.76:52-0.26:112.75:438:08Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:065.02:403.87:310.17:072.95:448:09Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:504.53:343.98:120.58:222.95:448:09First Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:434.04:234.18:580.910:082.75:448:09First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:563.55:064.39:471.211:342.35:458:09First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:303.25:424.610:371.55:458:09First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:573.16:165.012:341.711:23 AM1.75:458:09Waxing Gibbous30Fri
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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