34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 74°
L 64°
SW
4mph
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 3h 51m 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 - Sep 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:244.88:546.83:06-0.82:411.56:277:20Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:585.19:396.83:44-0.93:291.16:287:18Full Moon2Sat
3Sun10:345.410:266.54:22-0.74:180.86:297:17Full Moon3Sun
4Mon11:135.611:165.95:00-0.45:100.76:297:16Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue11:545.75:390.16:060.76:307:14Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:125.212:395.76:180.87:080.86:317:13Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:164.41:295.57:001.58:230.96:317:11Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:393.82:295.37:502.29:590.96:327:10Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:363.53:455.29:052.711:300.76:337:09Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:243.75:035.210:532.96:337:07Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon7:314.06:115.312:390.412:142.86:347:06Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:114.27:065.51:300.21:112.56:357:05Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:414.47:505.62:100.11:532.26:357:03Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:064.68:265.72:430.12:271.96:367:02Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:284.78:595.73:110.12:581.76:377:00New Moon15Fri
16Sat9:494.89:295.63:350.23:281.56:376:59New Moon16Sat
17Sun10:104.910:005.43:590.43:581.36:386:58New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:325.010:315.14:210.74:301.26:396:56New Moon18Mon
19Tue10:555.011:054.74:440.95:051.16:406:55Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed11:205.011:444.35:071.35:441.26:406:53Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu11:475.05:291.76:281.26:416:52Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:303.812:184.95:532.17:231.36:426:51Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:333.41:004.86:172.58:391.46:426:49First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:243.12:014.76:502.810:191.26:436:48First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:443.33:324.88:183.211:360.86:446:46First Quarter25Mon
26Tue6:453.64:595.010:513.16:446:45First Quarter26Tue
27Wed7:184.06:065.412:310.312:062.76:456:44Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:484.57:045.91:15-0.11:012.16:466:42Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri8:184.97:556.21:56-0.41:501.56:476:41Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:505.48:436.32:34-0.52:360.86:476:39Full Moon30Sat
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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