34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

79°
H 87°
L 72°
E
3mph
High tide
9:41 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 10, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 3:26 pm (0.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 14m at 9:41 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:07 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Nov 1963

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:226.69:144.92:090.63:02-0.76:135:02Full Moon1Fri
2Sat8:586.810:084.62:451.03:51-1.06:145:01Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:386.711:104.23:241.54:44-1.06:155:00Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon10:236.54:062.05:42-0.86:154:59Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:223.911:14 AM6.04:552.56:46-0.46:164:58Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:503.712:155.46:002.98:01-0.16:174:57Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:263.91:354.97:423.19:200.16:184:56Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:374.23:094.69:462.910:270.26:194:55Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:264.64:314.511:062.411:190.46:204:55Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:044.95:374.512:021.86:214:54Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon6:355.26:314.412:010.512:461.36:224:53Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:015.47:154.412:350.81:220.86:234:52Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:245.67:544.31:041.01:550.56:244:52Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:465.78:304.21:281.32:260.26:254:51New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:075.89:064.11:511.52:570.06:264:50New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:295.89:443.92:141.83:29-0.16:274:50New Moon16Sat
17Sun8:535.810:253.72:372.04:03-0.16:284:49New Moon17Sun
18Mon9:185.711:133.53:022.34:41-0.16:294:49Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue9:475.53:272.55:220.16:304:48Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:113.410:19 AM5.33:562.86:100.26:304:48Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:253.310:59 AM4.94:323.07:050.46:314:47Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:573.411:55 AM4.65:373.38:100.56:324:47First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:593.71:194.37:453.39:150.66:334:47First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:364.13:004.19:522.910:100.56:344:46First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:064.54:244.111:002.210:550.66:354:46First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:365.15:344.211:521.411:370.66:364:46Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed6:085.66:354.412:390.56:374:45Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu6:426.27:304.512:170.81:25-0.36:384:45Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:186.78:234.512:571.02:10-0.96:394:45Full Moon29Fri
30Sat7:567.09:154.41:371.22:57-1.46:404:45Full Moon30Sat
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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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