34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 75°
L 66°
SSW
11mph
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 4h 27m 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 - Aug 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:074.110:046.14:43-0.63:552.26:067:54Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:334.210:375.85:11-0.44:312.26:067:53Full Moon2Sun
3Mon12:004.35:37-0.15:092.16:077:52Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:274.46:020.35:502.16:087:52Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:544.56:240.86:362.16:097:51Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:194.31:234.66:441.27:312.16:097:50Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:023.61:574.67:021.78:492.16:107:49Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:103.02:414.77:162.210:451.86:117:48Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:002.73:424.87:132.66:117:47Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:525.112:141.36:127:46Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue8:443.35:565.51:100.711:04 AM3.26:137:45Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:533.56:516.01:520.112:243.06:147:44Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:113.87:416.52:29-0.41:212.76:147:42Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:354.18:276.93:04-0.82:102.36:157:41New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:024.49:117.03:39-1.12:581.96:167:40New Moon15Sat
16Sun10:324.79:556.94:14-1.13:461.56:167:39New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:055.010:416.54:48-0.94:361.26:177:38New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:415.311:315.85:22-0.55:301.06:187:37Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:195.65:560.16:301.06:197:36Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:264.91:015.76:290.97:371.06:197:34Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri1:334.01:495.77:031.69:031.06:207:33First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:093.32:485.57:392.310:460.86:217:32First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:403.14:055.58:352.96:217:31First Quarter23Sun
24Mon7:413.55:245.512:130.410:50 AM3.26:227:29First Quarter24Mon
25Tue8:253.86:325.71:160.012:243.16:237:28Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:534.17:265.92:04-0.31:232.86:247:27Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu9:174.28:106.02:42-0.42:062.56:247:26Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:384.48:466.13:14-0.42:412.26:257:24Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:594.59:186.03:41-0.23:131.96:267:23Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:184.69:485.84:05-0.13:441.76:267:22Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:394.810:185.54:270.24:161.56:277:20Full Moon31Mon
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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