34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 65°
SW
8mph
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 1h 28m 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 - Nov 2099

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:153.39:43 AM5.83:092.65:280.16:145:00Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:293.110:20 AM5.63:262.96:250.26:145:00Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue11:105.37:350.36:154:59Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:224.98:520.36:164:58Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:513.71:594.78:133.59:540.26:174:57Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:094.13:344.610:112.910:420.26:184:56Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:334.74:504.711:152.111:230.36:194:55Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun5:595.35:564.712:081.16:204:55Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon6:285.96:564.712:010.512:570.36:214:54Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue7:006.47:514.612:370.81:43-0.56:224:53Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:336.88:444.41:121.12:30-1.16:234:52New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:087.09:384.11:481.53:17-1.36:244:52New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:457.010:363.92:241.94:05-1.36:254:51New Moon13Fri
14Sat9:256.711:413.63:012.34:57-1.16:264:50Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:086.33:422.65:51-0.76:264:50Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:543.510:56 AM5.74:293.06:50-0.36:274:49Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:213.511:54 AM5.15:343.27:550.16:284:49First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:413.71:074.57:203.49:020.46:294:48First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:324.02:394.19:393.19:590.66:304:48First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:074.34:043.910:582.610:440.96:314:47First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:344.65:133.811:502.011:191.16:324:47Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:574.96:123.712:301.46:334:46Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon6:185.27:013.71:040.96:344:46Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:405.57:453.712:151.61:360.46:354:46Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:025.88:253.712:401.92:08-0.16:364:45Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:276.09:043.61:062.12:40-0.46:374:45Full Moon26Thu
27Fri7:546.19:463.51:322.23:15-0.66:384:45Full Moon27Fri
28Sat8:246.210:323.42:012.43:53-0.76:384:45Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:576.211:243.42:312.54:35-0.76:394:44Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:346.13:042.75:20-0.66:404:44Waning Gibbous30Mon
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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