34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H 76°
L 66°
E
6mph
Low tide
5:35 am

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 2h 02m at 5:35 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:224.07:154.812:421.412:420.46:057:37Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:244.07:465.11:350.81:210.66:047:37Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:163.98:135.42:180.31:530.96:037:38Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:003.98:395.52:55-0.12:221.26:027:39Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:393.89:045.63:30-0.32:481.56:017:40Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:173.69:295.64:03-0.53:131.76:007:41Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:563.59:565.64:36-0.63:391.95:597:41Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:373.410:245.45:11-0.54:052.15:587:42Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:223.25:48-0.44:342.35:577:43Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:143.16:29-0.25:062.45:567:44Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:153.07:130.05:462.65:557:44Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu12:094.73:283.18:020.26:462.85:547:45Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri1:004.34:303.38:580.48:272.95:547:46Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:113.95:113.79:560.610:322.65:537:47Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:443.75:444.110:490.711:482.05:527:47Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:123.66:154.611:340.85:517:48Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:253.66:485.212:421.212:150.95:517:49Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:303.77:235.81:310.412:561.05:507:50Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:263.98:006.32:16-0.41:371.25:497:50Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:193.98:406.73:02-1.12:191.45:497:51New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:103.99:226.93:48-1.53:021.55:487:52New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:033.910:076.94:36-1.83:481.75:487:53New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:593.810:556.65:26-1.84:381.95:477:53Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:583.86:18-1.55:352.15:467:54Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:003.87:10-1.26:402.35:467:55Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:455.53:044.08:05-0.78:002.45:457:55First Quarter26Thu
27Fri1:504.84:074.29:03-0.29:412.35:457:56First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:094.15:024.510:030.311:171.85:457:57First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:383.65:494.810:590.85:447:57First Quarter29Sun
30Mon6:033.46:305.112:291.311:48 AM1.25:447:58Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:173.37:055.41:250.712:311.55:447:59Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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