34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H 75°
L 66°
ENE
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 5h 42m 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 - Feb 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:405.36:232.911:360.010:072.46:515:24First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:505.77:153.312:33-0.66:505:24Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:526.07:523.71:19-1.16:495:25Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:466.38:264.112:311.92:00-1.46:495:26Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:336.58:584.31:231.62:37-1.46:485:27Full Moon5Sat
6Sun8:176.49:304.62:101.33:11-1.36:475:28Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:576.110:024.72:541.03:44-1.06:465:29Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:375.710:344.83:370.94:14-0.66:455:30Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:165.111:064.84:210.94:43-0.16:445:31Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:564.411:394.75:061.05:080.56:435:32Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:403.75:551.25:311.16:435:33Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:134.612:333.06:531.35:501.66:425:34Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun12:534.42:092.48:231.45:592.16:415:35Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:504.310:221.26:405:36Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:114.211:400.86:395:37Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:294.47:373.112:270.46:385:38Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:284.77:473.31:010.06:365:39Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri6:145.18:013.612:022.41:30-0.36:355:40Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:535.48:183.812:432.11:57-0.66:345:41Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:285.68:394.11:191.72:23-0.76:335:42Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:035.89:024.41:551.32:49-0.86:325:42New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:385.79:284.72:330.93:16-0.76:315:43New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:165.49:575.03:130.63:44-0.46:305:44New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:575.010:295.23:560.44:120.06:295:45Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:434.411:055.34:440.34:420.56:275:46Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:373.711:475.35:390.35:131.06:265:47Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:483.06:450.45:471.66:255:48First Quarter27Sun
28Mon12:395.22:442.68:150.46:312.16:245:49First Quarter28Mon
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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