34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 63°
W
2mph
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 4h 17m 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 - Nov 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:185.37:224.712:550.61:291.06:135:01Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:395.47:594.61:210.92:000.76:145:00Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:595.68:334.41:441.12:300.46:154:59New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:195.79:084.22:051.43:010.26:164:58New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:405.79:454.02:261.73:330.16:174:58New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:035.710:273.72:482.04:090.16:184:57New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:275.611:163.53:102.24:480.16:194:56Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:555.43:332.55:320.36:204:55Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:193.310:27 AM5.23:562.86:240.46:204:54Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:513.211:10 AM4.94:243.17:280.66:214:54Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:144.68:430.66:224:53First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:373.71:504.48:153.49:480.56:234:52First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:044.13:304.310:133.010:390.46:244:52First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:314.64:464.511:142.211:220.36:254:51Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:585.15:504.612:041.46:264:50Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:295.76:484.712:010.412:500.56:274:50Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:016.27:414.812:390.51:36-0.36:284:49Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:356.78:334.71:170.82:22-0.96:294:49Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:127.09:264.51:551.13:09-1.36:304:48Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:507.010:234.22:341.53:58-1.46:314:48Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:326.811:264.03:151.94:50-1.36:324:47Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:176.44:012.35:45-1.06:334:47Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:373.811:08 AM5.94:552.76:45-0.56:344:46Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:573.812:085.26:043.07:51-0.16:354:46Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:194.01:234.67:473.19:020.26:354:46Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:224.22:544.29:472.810:050.56:364:45Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:084.64:184.011:052.310:550.76:374:45Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:444.85:283.912:001.76:384:45Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:135.16:253.912:421.26:394:45Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:385.37:133.912:081.21:180.76:404:45Waning Crescent30Fri
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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