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 - Jan 2096

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:584.012:394.47:002.67:460.36:594:55First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:504.42:063.78:472.28:390.86:594:56First Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:404.93:523.310:251.59:351.26:594:57First Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:275.45:323.211:370.610:321.66:594:58Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu5:145.86:523.312:35-0.26:594:59Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:006.37:523.61:25-0.96:594:59Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:466.68:413.712:202.02:10-1.36:595:00Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:306.89:253.81:102.12:53-1.66:595:01Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:136.810:073.91:572.13:35-1.66:595:02Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:556.610:493.92:422.14:15-1.46:595:03Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:366.311:313.93:272.14:54-1.16:595:04Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:165.84:132.15:31-0.76:595:05Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:123.910:57 AM5.25:012.26:06-0.26:595:06Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:553.911:39 AM4.55:552.46:400.46:595:06Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun1:404.012:283.87:022.47:130.96:585:07Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:284.11:383.18:422.37:501.56:585:08Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:174.23:362.710:301.98:381.96:585:09Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:044.45:452.611:421.39:402.36:575:10Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:484.77:092.912:310.76:575:11Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri5:305.07:523.11:090.26:575:12Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat6:105.38:223.31:42-0.36:565:13Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun6:485.78:493.512:222.52:14-0.76:565:14Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:256.09:173.61:042.32:47-1.06:555:15New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:016.39:473.71:432.23:20-1.26:555:16New Moon24Tue
25Wed8:376.410:193.92:222.03:54-1.36:545:17New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:156.310:534.03:031.84:28-1.26:545:18New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:566.011:304.23:481.75:03-1.06:535:19Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat10:405.54:391.75:38-0.56:535:20Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:094.411:31 AM4.85:371.66:130.06:525:21Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon12:534.612:323.96:481.66:510.76:515:22First Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:434.82:003.18:231.47:361.46:515:23First Quarter31Tue
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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