34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H 73°
L 63°
E
2mph
High tide
8:12 am

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 : 12:54 pm (2.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 28m at 8:12 am (4.0 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 - Apr 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:495.27:274.312:53-0.95:416:14Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:455.47:544.712:491.41:31-0.95:406:14Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:325.58:215.01:340.82:04-0.75:396:15Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:155.38:475.22:150.32:34-0.45:376:16Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:575.09:145.42:550.03:010.05:366:17Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:384.59:405.43:35-0.23:270.55:356:17Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:204.010:055.34:15-0.23:511.15:336:18Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:073.510:325.14:56-0.14:121.65:326:19Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:033.05:410.14:292.05:316:20Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:252.76:330.34:362.45:296:21Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:450.65:286:21Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:174.19:260.65:276:22Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun1:553.86:543.410:440.510:403.15:266:23Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:513.86:503.611:340.311:362.65:246:24Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:024.17:003.812:110.15:236:24Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed5:544.37:144.112:132.112:410.05:226:25Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:374.67:304.512:471.61:08-0.15:216:26Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:174.77:504.91:211.01:340.05:196:27Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat7:564.78:135.31:560.42:000.15:186:27New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:374.68:395.72:33-0.12:270.45:176:28New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:214.39:085.93:13-0.52:560.85:166:29New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:114.09:426.03:58-0.83:261.25:156:30New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:083.610:205.94:47-0.93:581.65:136:30Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:193.25:42-0.84:342.15:126:31Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:553.06:47-0.75:212.55:116:32Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:035.33:503.18:07-0.56:462.95:106:33First Quarter26Sat
27Sun1:224.95:023.59:31-0.49:182.95:096:34First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:594.65:454.010:39-0.410:542.35:086:34First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:274.66:194.411:33-0.411:571.65:076:35Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed5:374.66:504.812:16-0.35:066:36Waxing Gibbous30Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

Collapse All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA