34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

74°
H 77°
L 66°
SSW
10mph
Low tide
7:16 pm

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 5h 19m at 7:16 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:34 am (3.3 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 - Jul 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:273.79:016.53:50-1.12:372.55:468:09Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:073.79:406.44:29-1.13:212.55:478:09Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:463.810:186.25:08-1.04:022.55:478:09Full Moon3Fri
4Sat12:243.85:44-0.84:442.55:488:09Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:013.86:19-0.55:282.65:488:09Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:373.96:52-0.16:162.65:498:08Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:095.02:154.07:220.37:112.75:498:08Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:504.42:534.17:520.88:232.65:508:08Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:393.73:344.38:221.310:052.45:508:08Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:553.14:164.68:541.711:401.95:518:07Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:572.84:584.99:362.25:528:07Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:022.85:425.212:461.310:32 AM2.55:528:07Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:203.06:265.61:340.711:33 AM2.75:538:06Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue9:023.37:116.02:140.112:302.85:538:06Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:353.57:556.42:51-0.41:242.75:548:05Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu10:073.78:386.73:29-0.92:132.65:558:05New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:403.89:216.94:06-1.23:002.45:558:05New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:154.010:056.94:44-1.33:492.25:568:04New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:524.210:506.75:23-1.34:402.15:578:03Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:314.56:01-1.05:371.95:578:03Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:124.76:38-0.66:391.95:588:02Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:325.31:565.07:150.17:511.85:598:02Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:344.42:455.37:520.89:221.65:598:01First Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:563.63:395.58:341.511:021.16:008:00First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:513.14:395.79:272.16:018:00First Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:563.15:395.912:240.510:41 AM2.66:017:59Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:213.46:376.11:28-0.111:59 AM2.86:027:58Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:083.77:306.22:19-0.51:052.86:037:58Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:433.98:166.33:01-0.71:592.76:047:57Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:134.08:556.43:39-0.82:422.56:047:56Full Moon30Thu
31Fri10:404.19:316.34:12-0.73:202.46:057:55Full Moon31Fri
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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