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 46m 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 - Oct 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:285.23:592.45:580.95:485:39Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:293.211:02 AM5.04:122.77:031.25:495:37Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:504.78:361.25:495:36First Quarter3Sun
4Mon1:124.510:001.05:505:35First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:063.63:014.58:583.510:540.85:515:33First Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:023.94:204.710:383.011:330.55:515:32First Quarter6Wed
7Thu6:164.25:195.011:302.45:525:31Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri6:354.76:115.212:070.312:141.75:535:29Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat6:585.26:595.412:390.312:571.05:545:28Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun7:255.87:465.31:100.41:400.35:555:27Full Moon10Sun
11Mon7:556.38:345.21:420.62:24-0.35:555:25Full Moon11Mon
12Tue8:286.69:234.82:150.93:11-0.75:565:24Full Moon12Tue
13Wed9:046.810:184.42:501.24:01-0.85:575:23Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:446.811:224.03:261.74:56-0.85:585:21Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri10:306.54:072.15:56-0.55:585:20Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat12:383.611:25 AM6.04:552.67:06-0.25:595:19Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:153.512:335.56:013.08:290.16:005:18Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon3:513.82:005.07:553.29:470.26:015:17Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:554.13:344.89:582.910:490.36:025:15Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:384.54:504.711:132.311:360.46:035:14Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu6:124.95:524.712:071.76:035:13Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri6:415.26:434.712:150.612:511.26:045:12Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:065.47:264.612:460.91:280.76:055:11Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun7:285.68:044.41:121.22:010.46:065:10New Moon24Sun
25Mon7:505.88:404.31:351.42:320.26:075:09New Moon25Mon
26Tue8:115.89:164.11:571.73:040.06:085:07New Moon26Tue
27Wed8:345.89:543.82:192.03:370.06:085:06New Moon27Wed
28Thu8:585.810:373.62:412.24:130.06:095:05Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:255.711:283.43:042.44:540.26:105:04Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:555.53:272.75:390.36:115:03Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun12:323.210:30 AM5.23:512.96:310.56:125:02Waxing Crescent31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

Collapse All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA