34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 63°
WSW
1mph
Low tide
1:49 am

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 20m at 1:49 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:23 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 6:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:41 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (76% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Oct 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:034.66:115.412:23-0.112:212.25:485:38Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:314.86:575.51:03-0.11:031.85:495:37Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed7:565.07:355.51:350.11:391.45:495:36Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:185.18:105.42:030.32:111.15:505:34New Moon4Thu
5Fri8:395.28:435.22:270.52:420.95:515:33New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:005.39:164.92:490.83:140.85:525:32New Moon6Sat
7Sun9:205.49:504.53:101.23:470.75:525:30New Moon7Sun
8Mon9:425.310:294.13:311.54:220.75:535:29Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue10:055.311:143.73:521.95:020.85:545:28Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed10:315.14:112.35:480.95:555:26Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:143.311:01 AM4.94:292.66:471.15:555:25Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri1:573.111:44 AM4.74:393.08:131.15:565:24First Quarter12Fri
13Sat12:564.59:441.05:575:23First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:563.62:464.48:483.510:460.75:585:21First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:033.94:134.710:373.111:320.35:595:20First Quarter15Mon
16Tue6:214.35:165.111:312.55:595:19Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed6:434.76:105.412:100.112:151.86:005:18Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:085.26:595.612:46-0.112:591.16:015:16Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri7:375.77:475.61:200.01:420.46:025:15Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:076.18:355.51:540.12:27-0.16:035:14Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:416.59:255.12:290.43:14-0.66:045:13Full Moon21Sun
22Mon9:176.610:204.73:050.94:04-0.76:045:12Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue9:566.611:244.23:421.44:59-0.76:055:11Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed10:416.34:232.05:59-0.56:065:09Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:403.811:32 AM5.95:102.57:08-0.26:075:08Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri2:203.612:375.36:143.08:320.16:085:07Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:033.82:034.98:113.29:530.26:095:06Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:104.23:374.710:133.010:560.26:105:05Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:544.54:534.711:242.511:450.36:105:04Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:274.85:534.712:151.96:115:03Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed6:555.16:424.712:240.412:551.46:125:02Waning Crescent31Wed
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 76% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (76% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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