34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H 73°
L 64°
SSW
7mph
Low tide
12:54 pm

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 : in 51m at 12:54 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:223.712:374.75:542.07:401.85:276:20First Quarter1Sun
2Mon1:453.21:254.66:152.69:271.75:276:19First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:374.510:571.35:286:18First Quarter3Tue
4Wed7:053.33:584.69:113.311:550.95:296:16First Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:153.65:024.910:583.25:306:15Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:313.85:535.212:360.511:51 AM3.05:306:14Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:484.06:345.61:100.212:302.65:316:12Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:064.37:115.91:400.01:052.35:326:11Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:274.57:466.12:08-0.21:391.95:326:09Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:504.78:226.12:35-0.32:151.55:336:08Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:155.08:596.03:03-0.22:541.25:346:07Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:435.29:405.63:320.03:361.05:346:05Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:145.410:255.14:010.44:230.85:356:04Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:495.611:194.44:320.95:160.85:366:02Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:285.65:041.46:180.85:366:01Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:283.812:175.65:392.07:390.85:376:00Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue2:123.31:205.46:232.69:200.65:385:58Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:303.42:445.47:503.110:450.35:395:57Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu5:563.74:095.510:013.111:48-0.15:395:55Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri6:424.15:205.811:222.75:405:54Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:154.56:186.012:37-0.412:202.25:415:53Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun7:454.87:076.11:18-0.51:071.75:415:51Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:135.17:506.11:54-0.41:491.35:425:50New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:405.38:305.92:26-0.22:281.05:435:48New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:065.49:085.52:540.13:060.85:435:47New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:325.49:465.03:210.63:440.75:445:46New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:575.410:274.53:461.04:230.75:455:44Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:235.311:124.04:091.55:050.85:465:43Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun10:495.14:292.05:511.05:465:41Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:093.511:17 AM4.94:472.56:501.25:475:40Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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