34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

74°
H 76°
L 66°
SE
8mph
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 2h 49m 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 - Feb 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:175.48:043.31:09-0.66:505:24Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:126.08:283.51:47-1.26:495:25Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:016.58:553.812:412.22:24-1.66:485:26Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:476.89:254.11:311.93:01-1.86:475:27Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:326.99:584.42:191.53:37-1.86:475:28Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:176.710:334.73:091.14:13-1.56:465:29Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:046.111:104.94:000.94:48-1.06:455:30Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:545.311:505.14:560.85:22-0.36:445:31Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:494.35:570.85:550.56:435:32Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:335.112:583.37:100.96:271.36:425:33Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:245.12:502.68:490.87:002.06:415:34Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:285.05:532.610:350.48:052.66:405:35Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:455.07:273.111:540.010:312.86:395:36Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:595.17:573.412:49-0.46:385:37Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:015.28:203.61:31-0.76:375:38Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:495.48:413.812:472.42:05-0.86:365:39Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:285.69:003.91:252.12:34-0.86:355:40Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:015.79:194.01:561.83:00-0.86:345:40New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:305.69:384.12:261.63:23-0.66:335:41New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:595.49:584.22:561.43:45-0.46:325:42New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:285.110:194.43:271.24:05-0.16:315:43New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:584.710:414.54:021.14:240.26:295:44Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:304.211:044.54:391.14:420.76:285:45Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:063.611:294.65:201.14:571.16:275:46Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed11:523.06:101.15:081.66:265:47Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:004.61:092.47:201.25:072.06:255:48First Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:444.59:211.06:245:48First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:584.511:020.56:225:49First Quarter28Sat
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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