34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

74°
H 76°
L 66°
SE
8mph
High tide
12:04 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 7:16 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 01m at 12:04 pm (5.3 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 - Sep 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:565.15:331.66:361.36:277:20Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:303.712:255.05:512.07:291.56:287:19Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:283.21:014.86:042.48:491.66:287:17First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:312.81:544.65:592.810:461.56:297:16First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:254.66:307:15First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:564.812:041.16:307:13First Quarter6Mon
7Tue8:013.66:005.112:520.711:52 AM3.16:317:12Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:103.96:515.51:280.412:452.76:327:11Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:264.37:355.81:590.11:282.26:327:09Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:464.68:166.12:28-0.12:091.76:337:08Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:095.18:576.12:56-0.22:501.16:347:07Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:365.59:405.93:26-0.13:330.66:347:05Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:065.910:255.53:560.24:190.36:357:04Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:396.111:155.04:270.65:090.16:367:02Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed11:176.35:001.16:030.06:377:01Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:134.312:006.25:341.67:060.26:377:00Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:243.712:516.06:122.28:220.46:386:58Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:073.31:565.67:012.79:590.46:396:57Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:163.43:235.48:333.111:250.36:396:55Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:353.84:545.310:513.16:406:54Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:204.26:075.512:290.112:142.66:416:53Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:534.57:065.61:170.01:112.16:416:51Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:214.87:535.61:560.01:561.66:426:50Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:465.18:345.52:280.12:351.26:436:48Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:095.39:115.32:550.43:100.96:436:47New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:305.58:455.02:190.72:430.75:445:46New Moon26Sun
27Mon8:525.69:204.72:411.03:170.65:455:44New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:135.69:564.33:021.43:510.55:465:43New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:365.510:363.93:221.74:280.65:465:41Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu10:005.411:243.53:412.15:090.75:475:40Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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