34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H 74°
L 64°
SSW
2mph
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 4h 44m 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 - Oct 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:225.89:316.13:10-0.43:230.36:486:38Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:576.110:195.83:47-0.14:100.06:496:37Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:336.211:115.24:230.35:00-0.26:506:35Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed11:126.25:010.95:54-0.16:506:34Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu12:084.611:55 AM6.05:391.56:520.16:516:33Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:164.112:425.66:212.17:590.46:526:31Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat2:463.61:395.27:132.79:240.66:536:30Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:443.62:574.88:413.110:540.66:536:29Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:143.94:294.610:553.16:546:27Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:054.25:464.712:020.512:142.86:556:26Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:404.56:444.812:530.41:052.46:566:25Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu8:064.77:305.01:320.41:431.96:566:23Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:284.98:085.02:030.52:151.66:576:22Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:475.08:425.02:290.62:451.26:586:21Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:075.29:144.92:530.73:140.96:596:20New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:275.49:464.83:150.93:440.77:006:18New Moon16Mon
17Tue9:485.510:204.63:371.14:160.57:006:17New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:105.610:584.33:591.44:510.47:016:16New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:355.511:413.94:221.75:300.47:026:15Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri11:025.54:462.16:130.57:036:14Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:343.611:35 AM5.35:122.47:060.67:046:13Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:463.312:175.15:422.88:120.77:056:11Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon3:373.31:184.96:293.19:360.67:056:10First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:193.52:504.78:253.310:520.57:066:09First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:073.94:284.710:493.111:500.27:076:08First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:414.45:455.012:032.47:086:07Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:124.96:485.212:370.012:571.77:096:06Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat7:445.47:445.41:190.01:460.97:106:05Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:175.98:365.41:580.02:320.27:116:04Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:506.49:265.22:350.33:18-0.47:126:03Full Moon30Mon
31Tue9:256.610:165.03:120.64:04-0.77:126:02Full Moon31Tue
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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