34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H 73°
L 64°
SSE
0mph
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 3h 10m 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 - May 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu6:354.67:175.212:471.012:53-0.15:056:37Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:254.57:445.51:310.41:240.35:046:37Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:104.38:095.72:11-0.11:530.65:036:38Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:534.18:345.72:48-0.42:181.05:026:39Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:353.88:595.73:25-0.62:431.45:016:40Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:203.59:245.64:02-0.63:061.85:006:40Full Moon6Tue
7Wed11:103.39:505.34:41-0.53:292.24:596:41Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:083.05:22-0.33:512.54:586:42Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri1:272.96:09-0.14:092.74:576:43Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:384.47:050.24:566:44Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:160.44:556:44Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon12:484.05:263.59:270.59:353.14:546:45Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:323.85:403.810:210.410:542.74:546:46Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:003.85:574.111:030.411:422.04:536:47Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:073.86:164.511:370.54:526:47Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:044.06:385.012:221.412:090.54:516:48Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat6:564.07:035.51:010.612:400.74:516:49Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun7:444.17:316.01:41-0.11:120.94:506:50Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:334.08:036.42:22-0.71:451.24:496:50New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:243.98:396.63:05-1.22:201.54:496:51New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:203.79:196.63:53-1.42:581.84:486:52New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:223.510:046.44:44-1.53:412.14:486:52Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:313.45:39-1.44:332.54:476:53Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:483.56:38-1.15:412.74:466:54Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun3:053.77:43-0.87:152.94:466:55First Quarter25Sun
26Mon1:114.94:064.08:52-0.49:132.64:466:55First Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:394.44:544.59:54-0.110:432.04:456:56First Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:064.15:344.910:460.211:491.44:456:57First Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:223.96:085.311:300.54:446:57Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri6:283.86:405.612:420.712:080.94:446:58Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat7:253.77:085.81:270.212:421.34:446:58Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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