34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H 75°
L 65°
E
5mph
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 5h 01m 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 - Nov 2098

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:484.04:424.111:453.27:146:00First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:044.34:504.212:000.711:360.76:154:59First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:204.55:434.312:102.16:164:58Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:364.96:294.312:040.812:421.56:164:58Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:535.27:104.312:300.91:141.06:174:57Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:125.67:494.312:531.11:460.56:184:56Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:335.98:284.11:161.42:200.06:194:55Full Moon7Fri
8Sat7:576.29:104.01:401.62:55-0.36:204:54Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:256.39:573.82:061.93:35-0.66:214:54Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:566.410:533.52:332.24:19-0.66:224:53Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:316.33:022.45:10-0.66:234:52Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:003.310:14 AM6.13:362.76:07-0.46:244:51Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:253.311:08 AM5.74:223.07:12-0.36:254:51Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri3:013.512:175.35:433.38:24-0.16:264:50Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:033.81:464.97:593.39:310.06:274:50Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:434.33:214.69:582.710:250.26:284:49Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:174.84:424.511:111.911:100.46:294:49Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:495.45:524.412:081.16:304:48Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:205.96:544.312:570.36:304:48Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:526.37:494.212:261.01:42-0.46:314:47Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:236.58:394.01:001.42:25-0.86:324:47New Moon21Fri
22Sat7:556.69:283.91:331.83:06-1.06:334:46New Moon22Sat
23Sun8:276.610:203.72:062.13:48-1.06:344:46New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:006.311:143.52:372.44:31-0.86:354:46New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:346.03:102.75:16-0.56:364:45Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:153.410:10 AM5.63:432.96:03-0.26:374:45Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:253.410:51 AM5.14:243.16:530.16:384:45Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:463.411:40 AM4.75:233.37:500.46:394:45Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:493.612:444.27:083.48:480.76:404:44First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:263.92:153.89:363.19:390.96:404:44First Quarter30Sun
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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