34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 64°
SW
3mph
Low tide
11:49 pm

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 2h 10m at 11:49 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:26 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (45% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Oct 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:243.64:334.310:453.26:496:37First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:563.95:424.512:011.111:58 AM2.86:496:36First Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:204.26:354.812:430.812:442.46:506:34Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:434.67:205.11:170.61:231.86:516:33Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:075.08:025.31:490.52:001.36:526:32Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:345.48:435.42:200.42:380.76:526:30Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:025.89:255.42:510.43:180.36:536:29Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:346.110:095.23:230.64:00-0.16:546:28Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:086.310:584.93:570.84:46-0.36:556:26Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:476.411:534.54:341.25:37-0.36:556:25Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri11:306.25:141.66:33-0.26:566:24Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:584.112:215.96:012.17:370.06:576:22Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun2:183.81:235.57:002.58:540.26:586:21Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:553.82:425.18:282.810:180.36:596:20Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:184.14:134.910:252.711:290.36:596:19Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:174.55:344.911:512.37:006:17Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:014.96:405.012:250.312:521.77:016:16Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:375.27:355.01:100.41:411.27:026:15Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:095.58:215.01:490.52:220.77:036:14Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun8:375.79:014.92:220.72:590.47:046:13New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:045.89:394.72:511.03:340.27:046:12New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:295.810:154.53:171.34:080.17:056:10New Moon22Tue
23Wed9:545.810:534.23:431.54:420.17:066:09New Moon23Wed
24Thu10:205.711:344.04:081.85:180.27:076:08Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:475.54:342.15:560.37:086:07Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:213.711:16 AM5.25:022.46:390.57:096:06Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:183.511:51 AM4.95:332.77:290.87:096:05Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon2:353.412:344.66:133.08:321.07:106:04First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:153.41:384.27:273.29:471.17:116:03First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:213.73:164.09:563.210:521.07:126:02First Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:594.04:474.011:292.811:410.97:136:01First 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 45% 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 minimum.

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 (45% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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