34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

76°
H 76°
L 67°
SW
10mph
Low tide
6:23 pm

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 07m at 6:23 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:28 am (3.8 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 - May 2097

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:410.26:037:38Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:134.58:500.46:027:39Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri1:114.210:100.46:017:40Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat2:493.96:493.611:120.411:252.96:007:40Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:323.96:593.911:570.35:597:41Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:454.07:154.312:222.312:330.35:587:42Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:444.17:354.81:051.61:050.35:577:43Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:384.27:595.31:460.91:360.45:577:43Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:284.28:265.82:270.12:070.75:567:44Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:174.28:576.33:08-0.62:400.95:557:45New Moon10Fri
11Sat10:084.09:326.63:53-1.13:141.35:547:46New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:033.810:106.64:40-1.53:501.65:537:47New Moon12Sun
13Mon12:053.65:31-1.64:312.05:537:47Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:153.46:27-1.45:182.35:527:48Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed2:353.37:27-1.26:192.75:517:49Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu12:435.64:003.58:34-0.87:472.95:507:50First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:555.05:073.89:46-0.59:502.85:507:50First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:224.55:564.210:51-0.211:302.35:497:51First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:514.26:354.711:450.05:497:52First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:084.07:095.012:381.612:290.45:487:52Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:143.97:385.31:321.01:070.75:477:53Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:103.88:055.62:160.41:381.15:477:54Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:593.78:305.72:550.02:061.55:467:55Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:423.68:545.83:30-0.42:321.85:467:55Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:243.59:185.84:04-0.52:572.05:457:56Full Moon25Sat
26Sun11:073.49:455.74:38-0.63:222.35:457:57Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:523.310:135.65:14-0.63:482.45:457:57Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:433.25:52-0.54:162.65:447:58Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:393.16:33-0.34:472.85:447:59Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:473.17:17-0.15:283.05:447:59Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:004.93:573.38:060.16:333.15:438:00Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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