34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 65°
SW
8mph
Low tide
7:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 45m at 7:16 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:34 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Dec 1953

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:475.16:473.412:470.86:414:44Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed6:135.47:353.51:210.36:424:44Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:405.78:153.512:112.11:54-0.16:434:44Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:085.98:523.612:422.22:27-0.46:434:44New Moon4Fri
5Sat7:396.19:303.61:132.33:01-0.76:444:44New Moon5Sat
6Sun8:106.210:103.61:462.43:37-0.86:454:44New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:446.310:533.52:212.44:16-0.96:464:44New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:216.211:393.62:592.54:56-0.86:474:44Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed10:026.03:432.65:38-0.76:474:45Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:283.610:48 AM5.64:372.76:21-0.46:484:45Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:193.811:43 AM5.05:472.77:070.06:494:45Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:114.112:514.37:172.67:570.46:504:45First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:014.52:233.79:072.28:500.96:504:45First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:495.04:073.410:371.49:451.36:514:46First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:345.65:403.311:430.510:391.66:524:46Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed5:196.16:553.412:39-0.36:524:46Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:046.57:543.61:28-0.96:534:47Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri6:486.88:433.712:212.02:13-1.46:544:47Full Moon18Fri
19Sat7:326.99:283.81:092.12:56-1.56:544:47Full Moon19Sat
20Sun8:146.910:123.91:562.23:38-1.56:554:48Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:566.610:563.92:412.24:19-1.36:554:48Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:366.311:393.93:262.24:59-1.06:564:49Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed10:175.84:132.35:36-0.66:564:49Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:233.910:58 AM5.25:032.56:12-0.16:574:50Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:073.911:42 AM4.56:012.66:470.46:574:51Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:544.012:323.87:142.67:221.06:574:51Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:424.21:463.19:012.48:011.56:584:52Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:294.33:432.710:411.98:481.96:584:52Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:124.65:422.711:461.39:452.36:584:53Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:524.97:042.912:320.76:594:54Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu5:315.27:463.11:100.26:594:55Waning Crescent31Thu
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 22% 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 (22% 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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