34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H 74°
L 62°
SW
9mph
Low tide
7:12 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 43m at 7:12 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:12 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Feb 2016

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:234.25:022.611:051.49:072.26:515:24Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue4:224.56:282.812:010.96:505:25Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed5:134.87:103.112:410.36:495:26Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu5:585.27:413.41:16-0.26:485:27Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri6:385.68:103.712:182.01:48-0.66:475:27Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:176.08:394.01:011.82:21-1.06:475:28Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:566.29:114.31:431.52:54-1.26:465:29New Moon7Sun
8Mon8:356.39:444.52:241.23:29-1.26:455:30New Moon8Mon
9Tue9:166.210:214.73:081.04:04-1.16:445:31New Moon9Tue
10Wed10:005.811:014.93:550.94:41-0.86:435:32Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu10:485.211:444.94:470.85:19-0.36:425:33Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri11:424.55:450.95:590.36:415:34Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:335.012:503.76:551.06:440.96:405:35First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:304.92:253.18:270.97:431.56:395:36First Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:395.04:243.010:090.69:112.06:385:37First Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:545.16:003.211:280.110:402.16:375:38First Quarter16Tue
17Wed5:025.37:003.612:27-0.36:365:39Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu6:015.57:423.91:14-0.66:355:40Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri6:505.78:154.112:441.71:52-0.86:345:41Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat7:325.88:454.31:281.52:26-0.86:335:42Full Moon20Sat
21Sun8:095.79:134.42:061.32:57-0.76:325:42Full Moon21Sun
22Mon8:435.69:404.42:411.13:25-0.66:315:43Full Moon22Mon
23Tue9:165.310:074.53:151.03:51-0.36:295:44Full Moon23Tue
24Wed9:485.010:344.53:501.04:170.06:285:45Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu10:214.611:014.44:261.04:410.46:275:46Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri10:574.111:314.35:041.15:050.86:265:47Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat11:373.55:481.25:291.36:255:48Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun12:044.212:293.06:421.45:521.76:245:49Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:464.12:012.68:051.56:202.16:225:49Third Quarter29Mon
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 77% 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 Gibbous (77% 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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