34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H -°
L 63°
ESE
1mph
Low tide
11:47 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 7m at 11:47 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 8:42 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:39 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Nov 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:525.06:494.512:240.61:001.46:135:01Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:115.37:284.412:500.91:320.96:145:00Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:295.58:044.31:131.12:020.56:154:59Full Moon3Thu
4Fri7:475.78:404.11:331.42:320.26:164:58Full Moon4Fri
5Sat8:075.99:173.91:531.73:030.06:174:58Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:295.99:573.72:132.03:36-0.16:184:57Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:535.910:453.42:342.34:14-0.16:194:56Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:205.811:443.22:542.54:560.06:204:55Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed9:525.63:132.85:450.16:204:54Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:083.110:30 AM5.43:273.06:430.36:214:54Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:235.17:530.36:224:53Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:404.79:030.36:234:52Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:513.82:194.58:593.410:000.36:244:52Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:104.33:504.410:302.710:460.36:254:51Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:334.85:044.511:291.811:250.46:264:50Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:005.46:094.512:200.96:274:50Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:306.07:094.512:030.71:070.06:284:49Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:036.68:044.412:391.01:54-0.86:294:49New Moon18Fri
19Sat7:387.08:574.21:161.32:41-1.36:304:48New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:157.19:534.01:531.73:29-1.56:314:48New Moon20Sun
21Mon8:547.010:533.82:312.04:19-1.56:324:47New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:366.73:122.45:11-1.26:334:47Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:003.610:22 AM6.23:572.76:07-0.86:344:46Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:143.611:15 AM5.64:533.07:06-0.46:354:46Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri2:363.712:175.06:103.28:110.16:364:46First Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:453.91:364.48:103.29:150.46:364:45First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:344.23:084.010:082.810:090.76:374:45First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:094.54:293.711:172.310:521.06:384:45First Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:384.85:383.612:071.76:394:45Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:025.16:363.612:461.16:404:45Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 49% 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 (49% 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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