34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H 78°
L 67°
S
5mph
High tide
11:34 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 6:23 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 51m at 11:34 am (5.6 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 - Dec 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:496.49:233.91:301.93:00-0.96:414:44New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:226.310:043.82:052.13:37-0.86:424:44New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:556.110:463.82:402.24:13-0.76:434:44New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:275.811:293.73:142.44:50-0.56:444:44Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:015.53:522.55:27-0.26:444:44Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:143.710:37 AM5.14:342.76:040.16:454:44Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:023.711:16 AM4.65:252.86:440.56:464:44Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:553.812:044.16:332.97:260.96:474:44First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:493.91:123.58:172.88:151.26:484:45First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:364.22:553.110:072.49:091.56:484:45First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:154.54:343.011:141.810:001.76:494:45First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:524.95:523.112:011.16:504:45Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:275.46:513.312:410.46:514:45Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:045.87:383.51:19-0.26:514:46Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:426.38:203.712:141.91:57-0.86:524:46Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:216.69:013.912:581.92:37-1.26:524:46Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:026.99:434.01:421.93:18-1.56:534:47Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:456.910:294.12:281.84:00-1.56:544:47Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:306.711:164.23:171.84:44-1.46:544:48Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:186.34:111.95:29-1.16:554:48Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:064.311:12 AM5.65:132.06:14-0.66:554:49Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:594.512:124.86:252.07:020.06:564:49Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:564.71:274.07:541.97:550.66:564:50Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:565.03:043.49:371.58:551.26:574:50Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:545.34:483.211:020.99:591.66:574:51Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:475.56:173.212:070.36:574:51Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:365.87:223.412:58-0.36:584:52Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:216.08:083.61:41-0.66:584:53Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:016.18:463.712:402.22:18-0.86:584:53Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:376.19:193.81:212.22:52-0.96:594:54New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:106.19:463.81:572.13:24-0.96:594:55New Moon31Mon
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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