34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 67°
E
7mph
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 3h 00m 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 - Jun 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:173.47:375.52:090.21:081.85:437:59Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu9:043.48:075.72:47-0.11:422.05:438:00Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:433.48:365.83:21-0.42:132.15:438:00Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:203.59:055.83:53-0.52:442.25:428:01Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:553.59:355.84:26-0.63:152.35:428:01Full Moon5Sun
6Mon11:323.510:065.74:59-0.63:482.35:428:02Full Moon6Mon
7Tue12:113.55:34-0.64:242.45:428:03Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:523.56:09-0.45:032.55:428:03Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu1:353.56:45-0.25:512.65:428:03Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri2:193.77:210.06:492.75:428:04Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:374.53:063.97:590.38:052.75:418:04Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:344.03:514.28:420.69:462.45:418:05Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:543.54:354.69:301.011:161.85:418:05Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:353.25:185.110:231.35:418:06Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed6:083.26:025.712:231.011:17 AM1.65:428:06Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu7:263.36:486.21:180.212:101.75:428:06Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri8:293.57:356.72:08-0.61:031.95:428:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:213.78:227.02:55-1.21:551.95:428:07New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:093.99:097.23:42-1.62:471.95:428:07New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:574.19:567.14:28-1.83:391.95:428:08New Moon20Mon
21Tue11:454.210:446.85:14-1.74:331.95:428:08Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:344.35:59-1.45:311.95:438:08Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:234.46:44-1.06:332.05:438:08Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:285.52:154.57:27-0.47:422.15:438:08Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat1:254.73:084.78:110.29:082.15:438:09First Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:343.94:034.88:580.910:461.85:448:09First Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:043.34:555.09:501.55:448:09First Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:473.05:435.212:081.310:46 AM1.95:448:09First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:213.06:265.41:100.811:40 AM2.35:458:09Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:273.27:075.51:570.412:292.55:458:09Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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