34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H -°
L 63°
WSW
9mph
Low tide
1:49 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 58m at 1:49 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jan 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:225.99:103.512:582.32:42-0.66:594:55New Moon1Tue
2Wed7:536.09:443.51:312.33:15-0.86:594:56New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:256.110:203.62:042.33:49-0.96:594:57New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:586.110:583.62:392.34:24-0.97:004:58New Moon4Fri
5Sat9:336.011:383.63:172.35:00-0.87:004:58Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:115.84:002.45:38-0.67:004:59Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:213.710:54 AM5.34:512.46:16-0.37:005:00Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:063.911:45 AM4.85:542.56:580.17:005:01Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed1:564.112:514.17:172.47:440.67:005:02First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:484.52:243.49:062.08:391.07:005:03First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:404.94:153.110:391.39:401.47:005:03First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:315.45:523.211:480.410:401.76:595:04Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun5:205.97:063.412:44-0.46:595:05Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:096.38:013.61:32-1.16:595:06Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue6:566.68:473.812:332.02:17-1.56:595:07Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:426.89:294.01:241.93:00-1.76:595:08Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:256.810:114.02:111.93:41-1.76:585:09Full Moon17Thu
18Fri9:086.610:524.12:581.84:22-1.46:585:10Full Moon18Fri
19Sat9:506.211:334.13:441.95:00-1.16:585:11Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun10:325.64:321.95:37-0.66:575:12Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:154.111:14 AM5.05:222.06:120.06:575:13Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:584.112:004.26:202.26:460.66:575:14Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:454.112:563.57:342.27:211.26:565:15Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:364.22:262.99:232.08:021.76:565:16Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:294.34:392.611:001.69:032.26:555:17Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:214.56:352.812:031.06:555:18Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun5:074.77:313.012:470.46:545:19Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon5:505.08:043.21:230.06:535:20Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue6:295.48:303.412:052.51:54-0.46:535:21Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:065.78:553.612:472.32:25-0.76:525:22Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu7:405.99:223.71:242.22:56-1.06:515:23New Moon31Thu
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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