34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 74°
L 65°
SSW
8mph
High tide
12:37 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 8:28 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 30m at 12:37 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 6:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:38 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (31% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 1952

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:432.85:045.09:441.95:468:09First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:312.85:475.412:361.110:40 AM2.25:468:09Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:533.06:325.91:270.411:38 AM2.45:478:09Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:473.37:196.42:12-0.312:362.55:478:09Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat9:303.58:076.82:55-0.91:322.45:488:08Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun10:093.78:537.13:37-1.32:262.35:488:08Full Moon6Sun
7Mon10:503.99:407.24:20-1.63:182.25:498:08Full Moon7Mon
8Tue11:314.110:287.05:03-1.64:122.05:498:08Full Moon8Tue
9Wed12:144.35:45-1.55:091.95:508:08Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:584.66:26-1.16:111.95:508:07Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:115.81:444.87:06-0.57:191.95:518:07Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat1:094.92:325.17:470.28:411.85:528:07Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:194.03:255.38:291.010:211.55:528:06Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:553.34:205.49:171.711:531.05:538:06Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:543.05:165.610:182.25:538:05Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:443.16:115.71:040.411:26 AM2.65:548:05Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:493.47:015.91:590.012:312.85:558:05Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:293.67:466.02:42-0.31:262.85:558:04Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat10:003.78:256.13:19-0.52:112.75:568:03Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun10:273.89:006.23:51-0.62:482.65:578:03New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:523.99:336.14:21-0.53:222.45:578:02New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:173.910:046.04:49-0.53:562.35:588:02New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:434.010:355.85:15-0.34:322.35:598:01New Moon23Wed
24Thu12:104.15:41-0.15:112.25:598:00Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:374.36:050.25:532.26:008:00Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat1:054.46:280.66:412.26:017:59Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:184.31:354.56:491.07:402.26:017:58Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:053.72:124.77:101.59:042.16:027:58First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:163.12:594.97:322.010:511.76:037:57First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:312.74:005.18:002.46:047:56First Quarter30Wed
31Thu7:082.85:055.512:121.09:14 AM2.86:047:55First Quarter31Thu
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 31% 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 Crescent (31% 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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