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 09m 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 - Jul 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:103.26:505.41:201.112:061.95:468:09Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun8:073.47:245.82:000.512:482.05:468:09Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:533.68:006.22:37-0.11:302.05:478:09Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:353.78:376.53:15-0.62:122.15:478:08Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:173.99:176.73:54-0.92:552.15:488:08Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:004.09:586.84:35-1.23:402.15:488:08Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:464.110:436.65:17-1.34:292.15:498:08Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:334.26:01-1.25:232.15:498:08Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:234.46:45-0.96:242.25:508:08Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:255.72:164.57:31-0.47:362.25:508:07Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:265.03:124.88:200.19:052.15:518:07Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:414.34:105.19:150.710:451.75:518:07Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:153.75:055.410:141.25:528:06Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:533.55:575.712:071.111:15 AM1.65:538:06Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:183.56:456.01:120.512:121.95:538:05Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:243.77:306.22:04-0.11:042.15:548:05Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:143.88:116.32:49-0.41:522.25:558:05Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:553.98:496.43:28-0.62:352.25:558:04New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:324.09:256.34:04-0.73:142.35:568:04New Moon19Wed
20Thu11:074.09:596.14:39-0.63:502.35:578:03New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:414.110:325.95:11-0.54:272.35:578:02New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:164.15:43-0.35:062.35:588:02Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:514.16:140.05:472.45:598:01Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:274.16:450.46:342.55:598:01Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:204.72:064.27:150.87:302.66:008:00Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:034.12:514.27:471.28:482.56:017:59First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:023.63:404.48:221.610:312.36:017:58First Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:363.14:314.79:102.011:531.86:027:58First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:303.05:215.010:142.36:037:57First Quarter29Sat
30Sun7:013.26:085.412:501.211:19 AM2.46:037:56Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon7:593.46:535.91:360.512:172.46:047:55Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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