34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

79°
H 92°
L 76°
NW
2mph
Low tide
2:42 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 05m at 2:42 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 8:47 pm (6.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Mar 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:185.59:224.12:141.53:08-0.66:215:50New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:475.49:434.22:431.33:31-0.46:205:51New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:165.210:044.33:141.13:53-0.26:195:52New Moon3Sat
4Sun9:464.810:274.43:461.04:140.26:185:53New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:184.410:504.54:221.04:340.56:165:53Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue10:543.911:164.55:011.04:531.06:155:54Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed11:373.311:464.55:461.05:101.46:145:55Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:402.76:451.15:241.96:125:56Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:264.53:132.38:161.05:212.36:115:57First Quarter9Fri
10Sat1:284.410:110.76:105:58First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:014.57:043.111:250.110:052.86:085:58First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:274.97:153.412:16-0.56:075:59Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue5:345.47:373.812:58-1.06:066:00Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed6:305.98:024.212:251.91:36-1.36:046:01Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:206.28:314.71:141.32:12-1.46:036:01Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:076.29:015.02:010.72:47-1.36:026:02Full Moon16Fri
17Sat8:536.09:345.42:480.23:21-0.96:006:03Full Moon17Sat
18Sun9:415.510:095.53:36-0.23:55-0.45:596:04Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:314.810:455.64:27-0.34:280.25:586:05Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue11:274.111:255.45:21-0.35:010.95:566:05Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:353.36:21-0.15:331.65:556:06Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:095.12:172.87:350.26:052.35:546:07Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:054.79:150.35:526:08Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:284.46:383.310:460.110:212.95:516:08Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:054.37:063.611:51-0.111:442.65:496:09Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:204.47:283.812:37-0.25:486:10Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue6:144.67:474.012:312.21:12-0.35:476:11Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:564.88:044.21:051.81:40-0.35:456:11Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:304.98:204.31:341.42:05-0.25:446:12Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri8:024.98:384.62:021.02:26-0.15:436:13New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:324.88:564.72:310.72:470.15:416:14New Moon31Sat
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 New Moon (2% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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