34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 71°
WSW
6mph
Low tide
12:51 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 15m at 12:51 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:53 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (34% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Aug 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:125.45:48-0.56:041.16:057:54Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:005.512:555.56:250.27:071.26:067:53Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:594.61:435.57:030.98:221.26:077:52First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:103.82:395.57:431.69:571.16:077:52First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:543.23:455.48:322.211:320.86:087:51First Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:033.14:565.49:552.76:097:50First Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:393.46:025.612:450.511:31 AM2.96:107:49Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:283.76:585.71:400.112:422.86:107:48Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:593.97:435.92:22-0.11:332.66:117:47Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:244.18:216.02:56-0.22:122.46:127:46Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:464.28:546.03:25-0.22:462.26:137:45Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:084.39:255.93:51-0.23:172.06:137:44Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:294.59:545.74:150.03:491.86:147:42Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:524.610:245.54:390.24:231.76:157:41Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:164.810:565.15:010.44:591.66:157:40Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun11:424.811:304.65:240.75:391.66:167:39Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:094.95:461.16:231.66:177:38Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:094.112:414.96:071.57:171.76:187:37Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:593.51:195.06:272.08:311.76:187:36Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:203.02:135.06:492.410:201.56:197:34Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:062.83:285.17:202.711:471.06:207:33Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat7:063.14:495.49:353.06:207:32Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:403.55:575.812:450.411:30 AM2.96:217:31Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:083.96:556.31:30-0.112:392.56:227:29Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:364.37:486.62:10-0.51:351.96:237:28Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:064.88:366.82:47-0.82:261.46:237:27New Moon26Wed
27Thu9:385.29:236.73:23-0.83:150.96:247:26New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:125.610:106.33:59-0.64:040.66:257:24New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:485.910:595.74:34-0.24:560.46:257:23Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun11:266.011:525.05:090.35:500.46:267:22Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:076.05:441.06:490.56:277:20Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 34% 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 Third Quarter (34% 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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