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 4h 06m 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 - Jun 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:143.67:365.92:06-0.31:121.64:436:59Full Moon1Sun
2Mon8:583.68:025.92:42-0.51:401.94:437:00Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:413.58:295.93:17-0.72:072.24:437:00Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:253.48:575.83:52-0.72:352.44:427:01Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:123.39:275.64:29-0.63:042.54:427:01Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:023.35:08-0.53:362.74:427:02Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:573.25:48-0.34:142.94:427:02Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun2:003.36:320.05:053.04:427:03Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon3:013.47:190.26:193.24:427:03Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:124.33:453.78:090.48:133.14:427:04Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:223.94:174.09:000.610:002.74:417:04Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:543.64:464.59:460.811:062.04:417:05Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:213.45:155.010:271.111:571.24:417:05Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:373.45:465.511:071.34:417:06Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:443.56:206.012:430.411:47 AM1.54:427:06Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:423.66:586.51:28-0.412:291.74:427:06Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:353.77:396.92:13-1.01:131.94:427:07New Moon17Tue
18Wed9:283.88:227.12:59-1.51:582.04:427:07New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:213.89:087.13:47-1.72:462.14:427:07New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:173.89:576.84:37-1.73:392.34:427:08Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:143.95:27-1.54:392.44:427:08Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:124.06:18-1.15:482.54:437:08Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon2:114.27:10-0.67:092.54:437:08First Quarter23Mon
24Tue12:544.93:084.58:05-0.18:502.34:437:08First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:134.23:594.99:000.510:231.84:437:08First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:433.74:455.29:531.011:361.24:447:09First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:123.45:265.510:411.54:447:09Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:333.36:035.712:340.611:25 AM1.94:447:09Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:373.46:385.81:200.112:052.24:457:09Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:263.57:105.91:59-0.212:422.44:457:09Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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