34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 62°
SW
11mph
Low tide
11:47 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 39m at 11:47 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jun 1950

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:363.710:196.85:01-1.83:552.25:437:59Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:363.65:52-1.74:462.45:438:00Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat1:383.66:45-1.45:442.65:438:00Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:015.92:413.77:38-0.96:532.75:428:01Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:595.23:453.98:33-0.48:212.85:428:02Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:054.64:404.19:290.010:112.65:428:02Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:243.95:254.410:230.511:402.15:428:03Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:503.56:014.711:101.05:428:03Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri6:123.36:335.012:451.511:50 AM1.45:428:04Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:263.27:025.21:351.012:251.75:428:04Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:253.27:295.52:150.512:572.05:418:05Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon9:133.37:575.72:490.01:282.25:418:05Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:543.38:265.83:22-0.32:002.45:418:05New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:323.38:575.93:55-0.52:322.55:418:06New Moon14Wed
15Thu11:113.49:296.04:29-0.63:052.65:428:06New Moon15Thu
16Fri11:523.410:036.05:05-0.73:402.65:428:06New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:343.45:42-0.74:172.75:428:07Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:173.46:20-0.65:012.85:428:07Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon2:023.56:58-0.55:562.85:428:07Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:025.32:463.77:37-0.27:042.95:428:08Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:534.83:304.08:180.18:312.75:428:08First Quarter21Wed
22Thu1:584.34:124.59:010.510:142.35:438:08First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:243.74:525.09:490.911:381.55:438:08First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:033.35:345.510:381.35:438:08First Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:373.26:186.012:440.611:29 AM1.75:438:09Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:573.37:046.51:41-0.212:212.05:448:09Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:003.57:516.92:32-0.91:152.25:448:09Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:523.78:387.13:20-1.42:082.35:448:09Full Moon28Wed
29Thu10:413.89:257.14:07-1.73:002.35:458:09Full Moon29Thu
30Fri11:283.910:116.94:53-1.73:522.35:458:09Full Moon30Fri
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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