34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 76°
L 66°
SW
9mph
Low tide
6:23 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 14, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 48m at 6:23 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:28 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Oct 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon7:035.47:015.712:430.012:590.95:485:38Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:355.87:495.61:200.11:450.35:495:37New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:086.18:355.41:550.32:29-0.15:505:35New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:406.39:215.02:280.73:13-0.35:505:34New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:146.310:094.63:011.13:58-0.35:515:33New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:486.111:014.13:331.54:45-0.15:525:31Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:245.84:062.05:350.25:535:30Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:023.711:04 AM5.44:392.56:310.65:535:29Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:203.411:51 AM5.05:172.97:410.95:545:27First Quarter9Tue
10Wed3:143.412:564.56:133.29:071.05:555:26First Quarter10Wed
11Thu4:473.62:314.38:433.310:181.05:565:25First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:313.93:594.310:343.011:080.95:565:23First Quarter12Fri
13Sat5:594.25:034.411:282.611:460.95:575:22First Quarter13Sat
14Sun6:214.55:544.512:082.15:585:21Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon6:414.86:364.612:170.912:421.65:595:20Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue7:025.17:144.712:440.91:141.16:005:18Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:245.47:514.71:101.01:460.66:005:17Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:475.78:284.61:351.12:200.26:015:16Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:136.09:074.42:011.32:56-0.16:025:15Full Moon19Fri
20Sat8:426.29:504.22:291.53:36-0.36:035:14Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:146.210:404.02:591.84:20-0.36:045:12Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:516.211:393.73:322.15:09-0.26:055:11Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue10:355.94:112.46:05-0.16:055:10Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:523.511:30 AM5.65:012.77:100.16:065:09Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu2:213.612:395.26:163.08:260.36:075:08Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:413.92:084.88:153.09:380.36:085:07Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat4:354.33:404.710:032.510:360.46:095:06Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun5:184.84:574.711:141.811:240.56:105:05Waning Crescent28Sun
29Mon5:565.36:024.712:101.06:115:04Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue6:315.86:594.712:060.612:590.36:125:03Waning Crescent30Tue
31Wed7:056.27:494.712:450.81:43-0.26:125:02Waning Crescent31Wed
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 14% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (14% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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