34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H -°
L 67°
SSW
4mph
High tide
11:38 pm

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 : 5:15 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 2h 24m at 11:38 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Feb 1958

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:375.98:123.812:192.01:49-0.86:515:24Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:206.28:434.11:051.72:23-1.16:505:25Full Moon2Sun
3Mon8:016.49:154.41:501.32:58-1.36:495:26Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:436.49:514.72:351.03:33-1.36:485:27Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:276.210:294.93:220.84:10-1.16:485:28Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:135.711:105.14:120.74:47-0.76:475:29Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:045.011:555.15:070.75:26-0.16:465:30Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:024.26:090.86:060.56:455:31Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:465.11:163.47:250.96:521.26:445:32Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:485.03:022.99:030.87:561.86:435:33Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:015.05:012.910:380.49:332.16:425:33Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:165.16:263.311:490.011:012.26:415:34Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu5:225.37:163.612:43-0.46:405:35Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri6:175.57:523.912:062.01:26-0.66:395:36Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:035.68:224.112:561.82:01-0.76:385:37Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:415.78:484.21:361.52:32-0.76:375:38New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:155.69:134.32:111.32:59-0.66:365:39New Moon17Mon
18Tue8:465.49:384.42:431.23:25-0.46:355:40New Moon18Tue
19Wed9:175.210:034.53:151.13:50-0.16:345:41New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:484.810:294.53:491.04:140.26:335:42Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri10:204.410:564.54:241.04:380.56:325:43Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:553.911:264.45:031.15:000.96:315:44Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:343.411:594.45:471.25:231.36:305:44Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:272.96:421.45:451.76:285:45Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:434.32:092.58:081.46:112.16:275:46First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:454.25:042.510:011.27:162.56:265:47First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:094.36:172.911:140.79:542.56:255:48First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:254.66:463.212:030.26:245:49Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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 8% 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 (8% 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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