34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

78°
H -°
L 73°
W
3mph
Low tide
2:19 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 48m at 2:19 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:46 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Oct 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:113.84:595.410:563.36:486:39First Quarter1Thu
2Fri7:314.26:125.712:37-0.212:162.76:496:37Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:554.67:115.91:21-0.41:122.06:496:36Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:215.18:036.01:59-0.42:011.36:506:35Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:495.68:505.82:33-0.32:460.76:516:33Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:175.99:365.53:040.03:300.26:516:32Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:456.210:225.03:340.54:14-0.16:526:31Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:156.311:104.54:031.04:59-0.26:536:29Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:456.24:301.65:45-0.16:546:28Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:053.911:16 AM5.94:562.26:360.26:556:27Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun1:133.411:49 AM5.55:182.77:340.56:556:25Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon3:043.212:305.05:263.18:550.86:566:24Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:314.610:330.96:576:23Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed7:463.83:194.39:533.711:430.86:586:21Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:264.04:584.411:513.36:586:20Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:364.26:034.612:300.612:382.86:596:19Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:494.46:514.71:040.51:132.37:006:18Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:034.77:324.81:320.51:441.87:016:17Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:185.08:104.91:550.62:161.37:026:15Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:355.38:474.82:170.72:480.87:026:14Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed8:545.79:244.72:390.93:220.37:036:13New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:166.010:044.43:011.23:580.07:046:12New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:416.210:494.13:251.54:38-0.37:056:11New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:096.311:423.73:491.95:23-0.47:066:10Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:436.211:493.43:162.25:14-0.36:075:09Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:246.03:442.66:15-0.26:085:07Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:223.211:16 AM5.74:162.97:300.06:085:06Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:295.38:540.06:095:05First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:413.72:085.07:583.410:040.06:105:04First Quarter29Thu
30Fri5:154.23:444.910:093.010:580.06:115:03First Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:464.65:004.911:202.211:410.06:125:02Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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 14% 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 Waning Crescent (14% 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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