34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H 76°
L 65°
E
6mph
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 3h 26m 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 - Nov 1954

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:053.211:16 AM4.94:223.17:340.76:135:01Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:224.58:440.76:145:00First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:253.71:574.38:243.39:430.76:155:00First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:504.13:324.210:122.810:290.76:164:59First Quarter4Thu
5Fri5:154.64:484.311:122.111:100.86:174:58Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat5:425.15:524.412:011.26:174:57Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:125.76:504.512:470.36:184:56Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon6:456.37:434.512:241.01:32-0.46:194:55Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue7:216.88:354.41:021.22:18-1.06:204:55Full Moon9Tue
10Wed7:597.19:274.31:411.53:06-1.46:214:54Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:407.210:234.12:211.73:55-1.56:224:53Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:247.011:253.93:042.04:48-1.36:234:52Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat10:136.63:532.35:43-1.06:244:52Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:323.811:07 AM6.04:512.66:42-0.56:254:51Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:463.812:105.36:042.87:46-0.16:264:50Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:004.01:274.77:442.98:530.36:274:50Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:014.32:574.29:382.69:530.76:284:49Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:474.74:223.910:592.010:431.06:294:49Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:255.05:363.811:571.411:241.36:304:48Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat5:575.36:363.812:420.96:314:48Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:255.57:263.71:200.46:324:47Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:515.78:073.712:281.81:530.06:334:47Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:165.88:443.712:552.02:24-0.26:334:46New Moon23Tue
24Wed7:425.99:203.71:222.22:56-0.46:344:46New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:096.09:573.61:492.33:29-0.46:354:46New Moon25Thu
26Fri8:385.910:383.52:172.44:04-0.46:364:45New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:085.811:223.52:472.54:41-0.46:374:45Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun9:415.73:202.65:20-0.26:384:45Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:113.410:17 AM5.43:592.86:010.06:394:45Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:043.511:00 AM5.04:512.96:450.26:404:45Waxing Crescent30Tue
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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