34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

67°
H -°
L 65°
SW
3mph
High tide
1:22 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 10:18 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 12h 52m at 1:22 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 6:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (40% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 1951

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:523.48:005.82:40-0.11:351.85:437:59Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat9:393.48:285.93:16-0.42:052.15:438:00New Moon2Sat
3Sun10:213.48:565.93:50-0.62:342.35:438:00New Moon3Sun
4Mon11:023.39:265.94:23-0.73:042.45:428:01New Moon4Mon
5Tue11:443.39:575.84:58-0.73:352.55:428:01New Moon5Tue
6Wed12:273.35:35-0.64:082.65:428:02Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:133.26:12-0.44:442.75:428:02Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri2:013.36:51-0.35:282.95:428:03Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat2:523.47:30-0.16:263.05:428:03Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:284.73:393.68:100.27:433.05:428:04Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:204.34:183.98:530.59:282.85:418:04First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:313.84:524.39:370.811:042.35:418:05First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:043.45:244.810:221.15:418:05First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:363.25:585.312:111.511:07 AM1.45:418:06Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri7:003.26:365.91:050.611:52 AM1.75:428:06Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat8:103.47:186.41:55-0.212:391.95:428:06Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun9:073.58:026.82:42-0.91:282.15:428:07Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon9:593.68:487.13:29-1.52:182.25:428:07Full Moon18Mon
19Tue10:503.79:357.24:17-1.83:092.25:428:07Full Moon19Tue
20Wed11:413.810:247.05:05-1.94:022.25:428:08Full Moon20Wed
21Thu12:323.95:54-1.74:592.35:428:08Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:234.06:41-1.46:032.35:438:08Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat12:106.02:164.27:28-0.97:132.45:438:08Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun1:085.23:094.58:15-0.38:382.35:438:08Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:144.44:014.79:030.410:192.05:438:08Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue3:373.64:505.09:521.011:481.55:448:09Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:163.25:355.210:421.65:448:09Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:563.06:175.412:570.911:31 AM2.15:448:09Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:173.16:565.61:510.412:172.45:458:09Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:123.37:335.72:330.01:012.65:458:09Waning Crescent30Sat
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 40% 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 (40% 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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