34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 67°
E
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 2h 57m 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 - May 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:263.89:476.14:12-0.73:311.46:037:38New Moon1Thu
2Fri11:163.610:216.14:55-1.04:001.76:027:39New Moon2Fri
3Sat12:153.35:43-1.04:312.16:017:39Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:273.16:36-1.05:082.46:007:40Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon2:593.07:37-0.85:592.75:597:41Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue12:445.44:353.28:49-0.67:303.05:597:42First Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:595.05:343.610:05-0.49:542.95:587:43First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:334.66:144.111:09-0.311:342.35:577:43First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:024.46:484.612:01-0.25:567:44First Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:174.37:195.112:411.512:440.05:557:45Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:224.27:505.51:350.71:220.35:547:46Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:194.18:195.92:220.11:560.75:547:46Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue9:104.08:486.13:05-0.52:271.15:537:47Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:583.89:176.13:46-0.82:571.55:527:48Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:463.69:466.04:25-1.03:251.95:517:49Full Moon15Thu
16Fri11:363.410:165.85:06-0.93:532.25:517:49Full Moon16Fri
17Sat12:313.25:47-0.84:222.55:507:50Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:333.16:31-0.54:512.75:497:51Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:503.17:18-0.25:252.95:497:52Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:034.88:120.15:487:52Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:534.45:193.49:120.38:143.25:487:53Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:024.05:493.610:120.510:433.05:477:54Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:333.76:114.011:010.611:572.55:477:54Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:593.56:324.311:400.85:467:55Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:093.56:534.712:461.812:131.05:467:56Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:113.57:175.21:271.112:441.25:457:56Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:053.57:435.72:050.41:161.45:457:57Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:553.68:136.12:43-0.21:481.65:447:58Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:433.68:476.43:23-0.82:231.85:447:58New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:333.69:246.64:05-1.23:002.05:447:59New Moon30Fri
31Sat11:273.510:056.74:51-1.43:402.25:438:00New Moon31Sat
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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