34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H -°
L 67°
S
1mph
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 16m 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 - Sep 2095

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:364.711:244.95:200.75:271.66:287:19Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:014.75:431.16:081.66:287:18Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:014.312:284.76:031.56:551.76:297:16Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:463.812:594.76:232.07:551.86:307:15Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:503.21:394.66:392.49:301.76:307:14First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:112.92:414.66:482.811:161.46:317:12First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:094.76:327:11First Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:543.55:265.112:230.911:02 AM3.36:327:10First Quarter8Thu
9Fri8:073.86:265.51:100.412:163.06:337:08Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:274.17:176.01:49-0.11:082.56:347:07Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun8:504.48:036.42:25-0.41:532.06:357:05Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:174.88:476.62:59-0.72:381.56:357:04Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:465.29:326.53:33-0.73:231.06:367:03Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:185.510:186.24:07-0.54:100.66:377:01Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:535.811:085.64:42-0.15:010.46:377:00Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:315.95:170.45:560.36:386:58Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:034.912:125.95:531.16:570.46:396:57Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:104.21:005.86:311.88:100.56:396:56Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:403.61:575.57:162.59:450.66:406:54Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:513.43:155.38:283.011:190.46:416:53Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:383.74:445.210:423.26:416:51Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:334.16:005.312:290.212:122.96:426:50Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:084.46:595.51:210.01:102.56:436:49Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:364.67:465.62:02-0.11:532.16:436:47Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:594.88:255.62:350.02:281.86:446:46Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:204.98:595.53:030.13:001.56:456:44New Moon26Mon
27Tue9:405.09:305.43:270.33:301.26:466:43New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:595.110:015.13:490.64:011.06:466:42New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:195.210:344.84:090.94:330.96:476:40New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:405.311:104.44:291.35:080.86:486:39Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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