34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 76°
L 64°
SW
10mph
High tide
6:44 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:49 am (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 45m at 6:44 pm (5.1 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 - Jun 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:083.89:566.64:31-1.73:382.14:436:59Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:123.75:25-1.54:322.44:437:00Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:213.76:20-1.25:372.64:437:00Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue2:323.87:19-0.76:592.84:427:01First Quarter4Tue
5Wed12:494.93:374.18:22-0.28:472.74:427:02First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:084.34:304.49:240.210:232.34:427:02First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:353.95:124.710:180.511:321.74:427:03First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:553.65:475.011:030.94:427:03Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun6:053.56:185.212:261.111:41 AM1.24:427:04Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:033.56:455.51:080.612:141.64:417:04Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:513.57:105.61:440.212:431.84:417:04Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:333.57:365.82:17-0.11:112.04:417:05Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:123.58:025.82:49-0.41:392.24:417:05Full Moon13Thu
14Fri9:513.58:305.93:22-0.52:082.34:417:06Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:323.49:005.83:57-0.62:382.54:427:06Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:153.49:325.74:33-0.63:122.64:427:06Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:023.45:11-0.53:492.74:427:07Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:513.45:51-0.34:352.94:427:07Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:443.56:33-0.25:353.04:427:07Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:353.87:170.16:563.04:427:08Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri12:354.43:204.18:060.48:432.74:427:08Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:553.94:004.68:570.610:152.14:437:08Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:313.64:395.19:480.911:231.34:437:08Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:003.55:185.710:361.24:437:08Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:183.66:006.212:190.411:24 AM1.54:437:09Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed7:243.76:436.71:10-0.412:121.74:447:09Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:213.87:277.01:58-1.11:011.84:447:09New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:133.98:127.22:46-1.51:502.04:447:09New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:054.08:587.13:33-1.72:392.14:457:09New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:574.09:456.84:21-1.63:312.24:457:09Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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