34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H 75°
L 66°
E
6mph
High tide
12:04 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 7:16 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 22m at 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 - Sep 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:423.32:125.27:112.410:101.06:287:19First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:213.13:255.07:413.011:450.86:297:17First Quarter2Tue
3Wed7:563.54:525.010:193.46:297:16First Quarter3Wed
4Thu8:213.86:055.112:530.512:123.36:307:15Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri8:414.07:015.31:410.21:093.06:317:13Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat8:584.27:435.62:170.11:462.66:317:12Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun9:154.38:195.72:470.02:172.36:327:11Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:314.48:505.83:120.02:452.06:337:09Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:484.69:195.73:350.13:151.76:337:08Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:074.89:495.53:560.23:461.56:347:06Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:275.010:205.24:170.44:191.36:357:05Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:485.210:544.84:370.84:551.16:357:04Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:115.311:334.34:571.15:351.16:367:02Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun11:375.35:161.66:211.06:377:01Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:203.712:075.35:342.07:191.16:376:59Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:293.212:485.35:492.48:401.16:386:58Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:485.210:320.96:396:57Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:215.211:530.46:396:55Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:403.64:575.410:393.46:406:54Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat7:494.06:105.812:48-0.112:082.96:416:52Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun8:114.47:096.21:32-0.51:072.36:426:51Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:364.88:016.42:10-0.71:571.66:426:50Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:035.38:496.42:46-0.62:441.06:436:48New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:325.79:356.13:19-0.43:300.46:446:47New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:036.010:225.63:510.04:170.16:446:45New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:356.211:124.94:220.65:060.06:456:44Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:086.14:521.25:570.06:466:43Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:084.211:43 AM5.95:211.86:520.26:466:41Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:163.612:215.65:472.47:590.56:476:40Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue3:013.21:085.16:073.09:290.86:486:39First Quarter30Tue
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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