34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 67°
E
2mph
Low tide
5:15 am

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 18m at 5:15 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1957

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:133.93:574.710:132.911:120.75:485:38First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:004.25:064.711:232.511:580.65:495:37Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu6:334.55:594.812:112.15:495:36Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:584.76:424.912:340.612:471.75:505:34Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:204.97:194.91:030.71:191.35:515:33Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:405.27:524.91:280.81:491.05:525:32Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:015.48:244.81:521.02:190.75:525:30Full Moon7Mon
8Tue8:235.58:574.62:141.22:500.55:535:29Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:465.69:314.42:381.43:230.45:545:28Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:125.710:104.13:011.63:590.35:555:26Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:405.710:553.83:261.94:390.45:565:25Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:125.511:523.53:532.25:250.55:565:24Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun10:515.44:232.56:200.65:575:22Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:083.311:42 AM5.15:042.87:290.75:585:21Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:523.412:534.96:143.18:510.75:595:20Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:113.72:264.78:273.110:010.65:595:19Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:584.13:544.810:122.610:550.46:005:17Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:354.65:065.011:181.911:400.36:015:16Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:095.26:075.112:111.16:025:15Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:435.77:025.212:220.31:000.46:035:14Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:186.27:525.21:000.51:46-0.26:045:13New Moon21Mon
22Tue7:546.68:425.01:380.72:32-0.76:045:12New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:306.79:314.82:161.03:18-0.96:055:10New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:086.710:244.42:531.34:06-0.86:065:09New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:486.411:234.13:331.74:56-0.66:075:08Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat10:316.04:152.25:50-0.36:085:07Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:293.811:19 AM5.55:022.66:480.26:095:06Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon1:493.712:174.96:032.97:570.56:105:05First Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:183.81:334.47:423.19:110.86:105:04First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:264.03:064.19:502.910:140.96:115:03First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:114.34:264.011:042.511:031.06:125:02First Quarter31Thu
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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