34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H -°
L 71°
NNE
6mph
High tide
6:09 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:39 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 56m at 6:09 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:414.65:383.810:26-0.210:442.56:047:37First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:134.36:234.211:280.06:037:38First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:354.06:584.512:062.012:170.26:027:39Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:433.97:284.91:051.412:560.56:017:39Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:403.97:545.11:510.81:290.86:007:40Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:283.88:175.32:290.31:561.15:597:41Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon9:093.78:405.53:04-0.12:211.45:587:42Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:483.69:025.63:36-0.32:441.75:577:43Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:263.59:275.64:08-0.53:071.95:577:43Full Moon9Wed
10Thu11:063.39:535.64:41-0.63:322.15:567:44Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:503.210:215.55:18-0.53:572.35:557:45Full Moon11Fri
12Sat12:403.15:57-0.44:242.45:547:46Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:383.06:40-0.34:552.65:537:46Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:493.07:27-0.15:372.85:537:47Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:144.84:033.18:190.16:503.05:527:48Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:114.44:503.49:160.28:503.05:517:49Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:284.15:233.810:120.410:482.55:507:49Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri4:033.85:524.311:000.511:591.85:507:50Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:283.76:234.911:440.75:497:51Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:423.76:565.512:550.912:240.95:487:52Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:483.87:326.11:450.01:051.15:487:52Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:473.88:116.62:32-0.81:461.45:477:53Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:413.88:526.93:20-1.42:291.65:477:54New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:363.89:357.04:08-1.83:131.85:467:54New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:323.710:216.84:58-1.94:012.05:467:55New Moon25Fri
26Sat12:313.75:50-1.74:532.25:457:56Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:323.76:42-1.45:522.45:457:56Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:055.92:353.77:35-1.07:022.55:447:57Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:045.23:383.98:30-0.58:302.65:447:58First Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:114.54:354.29:280.110:162.45:447:58First Quarter30Wed
31Thu3:323.95:234.510:230.511:431.95:437:59First Quarter31Thu
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 23% 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 Waning Crescent (23% 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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