34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 76°
L 65°
SW
10mph
High tide
4:40 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:41 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 48m at 4:40 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 6:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:40 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (59% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:593.87:083.711:460.36:047:37Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:243.87:244.012:162.712:290.36:037:38Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:253.97:404.312:592.11:020.46:027:39Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:144.07:574.61:341.61:290.56:017:40Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:584.08:155.02:071.01:540.66:007:40Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:384.08:355.32:390.52:180.85:597:41Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:174.08:585.63:120.02:431.15:587:42New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:593.89:245.93:48-0.43:081.45:577:43New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:443.69:546.04:26-0.83:361.75:567:43New Moon9Sun
10Mon11:353.410:286.15:09-0.94:052.05:557:44New Moon10Mon
11Tue12:363.25:56-1.04:382.35:557:45Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:503.16:50-0.95:182.65:547:46Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:213.17:50-0.76:192.95:537:46Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:565.34:423.49:00-0.58:033.05:527:47First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:144.85:333.810:11-0.410:182.85:527:48First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:474.56:124.311:11-0.311:462.15:517:49First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:144.36:464.812:01-0.15:507:49Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:284.27:185.312:501.312:430.25:507:50Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:334.17:505.81:430.51:220.55:497:51Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:314.08:216.12:31-0.21:570.95:487:52Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:233.98:526.33:14-0.72:311.35:487:52Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:133.89:246.33:56-1.03:031.75:477:53Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:033.69:566.24:38-1.13:352.05:477:54Full Moon23Sun
24Mon11:573.410:295.95:20-1.04:072.35:467:54Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:543.36:04-0.84:402.65:467:55Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:583.26:49-0.55:172.85:457:56Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu3:143.27:38-0.26:053.05:457:56Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:274.74:283.48:320.17:203.25:447:57Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:224.35:163.69:300.49:333.15:447:58Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:383.85:483.910:250.611:202.75:447:58Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:093.66:134.211:100.85:437:59Third Quarter31Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 59% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 First Quarter (59% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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