34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H -°
L 66°
ESE
5mph
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 4h 29m 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 - Aug 1955

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:423.98:356.03:16-0.22:202.46:047:55Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue10:044.19:076.13:43-0.32:552.26:057:54Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:284.29:396.14:10-0.33:302.06:067:53Full Moon3Wed
4Thu10:544.410:125.94:37-0.34:081.86:077:52Full Moon4Thu
5Fri11:214.610:475.65:03-0.14:481.76:077:52Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat11:514.811:275.15:300.15:331.66:087:51Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun12:245.05:580.56:241.66:097:50Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon12:124.51:015.26:261.07:251.66:107:49Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:093.81:475.36:571.58:461.56:107:48Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed2:323.22:455.47:332.010:291.26:117:47Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:422.93:575.68:312.511:550.66:127:46Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri6:383.25:115.910:162.76:127:45Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat7:413.66:176.212:580.011:48 AM2.66:137:44Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:224.07:166.61:48-0.512:572.36:147:42Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:574.38:076.82:31-0.81:541.96:157:41Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue9:304.78:546.83:10-0.92:441.66:157:40New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:035.09:386.63:47-0.83:311.36:167:39New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:365.210:206.14:21-0.64:171.16:177:38New Moon18Thu
19Fri11:105.311:035.64:54-0.25:041.06:187:37Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:445.411:484.95:250.45:521.16:187:36Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:195.35:550.96:431.26:197:34Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon12:374.212:565.16:221.57:411.46:207:33Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue1:363.51:394.96:472.19:011.66:207:32First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:113.02:354.87:092.610:491.56:217:31First Quarter24Wed
25Thu3:544.76:227:29First Quarter25Thu
26Fri7:563.35:134.812:101.210:31 AM3.26:227:28First Quarter26Fri
27Sat8:103.66:145.11:040.812:023.16:237:27Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:263.87:015.41:420.512:532.86:247:26Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:424.07:405.62:130.31:322.46:257:24Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue9:004.38:165.82:400.12:082.16:257:23Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed9:204.68:495.93:050.02:421.76:267:22Full Moon31Wed
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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