34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H -°
L 66°
ESE
7mph
Low tide
5:35 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 51m at 5:35 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:04 pm (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:37 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Apr 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:484.710:015.23:460.33:510.36:397:15New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:254.410:245.44:220.04:120.76:387:15New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:073.910:515.55:01-0.24:351.16:377:16Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri11:563.511:225.55:45-0.34:581.56:357:17Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:583.06:36-0.35:201.96:347:18Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:005.42:342.67:39-0.15:412.36:337:19Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:505.19:05-0.16:317:19First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:044.96:563.110:42-0.29:143.16:307:20First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:474.77:123.611:53-0.411:352.76:297:21First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:204.87:364.012:46-0.76:287:22Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri6:315.08:024.512:442.01:28-0.76:267:22Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:305.28:295.01:371.22:05-0.66:257:23Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:215.18:565.42:240.52:38-0.46:247:24Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:084.99:235.73:08-0.13:080.06:237:25Full Moon14Mon
15Tue9:544.69:515.93:50-0.53:370.56:217:25Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:404.210:195.94:32-0.74:041.06:207:26Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:283.710:485.75:15-0.74:301.56:197:27Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:233.36:00-0.64:542.06:187:28Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:312.96:48-0.35:132.46:167:28Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun7:440.06:157:29Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:294.68:580.36:147:30Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:274.110:280.46:137:31Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:133.87:203.511:350.411:512.96:127:32Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:553.87:283.712:220.36:117:32Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:033.97:404.012:412.412:560.36:107:33Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:554.17:554.41:181.91:250.36:097:34Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:394.28:124.81:511.31:500.46:077:35Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:204.28:315.22:240.72:140.66:067:36Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:004.18:535.52:580.12:380.86:057:36New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:414.09:195.83:34-0.33:041.16:047:37New Moon30Wed
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (22% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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