34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

79°
H -°
L 76°
SSE
1mph
Low tide
3:27 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 39m at 3:27 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:41 am (5.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 1964

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:174.53:474.28:360.59:132.75:468:09Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:293.94:314.69:250.810:522.25:468:09Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:053.55:145.110:181.25:478:09Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:413.45:575.612:061.411:10 AM1.55:478:09Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:053.46:416.21:050.512:031.75:488:08Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:133.67:276.71:57-0.312:551.95:488:08Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:093.88:137.02:45-0.91:471.95:498:08Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed9:594.09:007.23:32-1.42:382.05:498:08New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:474.19:467.24:19-1.63:282.05:508:08New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:364.210:336.95:05-1.64:202.05:508:07New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:254.35:51-1.45:152.15:518:07Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:154.46:36-1.06:142.25:528:07Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:135.82:054.47:20-0.47:182.35:528:06Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:085.02:594.58:040.28:372.35:538:06First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:104.33:544.78:510.810:152.25:538:05First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:323.64:464.99:421.411:441.75:548:05First Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:123.25:345.010:371.95:558:04First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:503.26:175.212:511.211:31 AM2.35:558:04Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:053.36:575.41:420.712:202.55:568:03Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:533.57:335.62:220.31:052.65:578:03Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:283.68:075.82:560.01:442.65:578:02Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:583.78:406.03:28-0.22:202.55:588:02Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:273.89:126.13:59-0.42:552.55:598:01Full Moon23Thu
24Fri10:563.99:446.14:30-0.53:292.45:598:00Full Moon24Fri
25Sat11:274.010:176.15:01-0.54:062.46:008:00Full Moon25Sat
26Sun12:004.05:32-0.44:452.36:017:59Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:344.16:04-0.25:292.36:027:58Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:104.36:350.16:202.36:027:58Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:125.01:504.57:080.47:212.36:037:57Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:044.42:344.77:430.98:422.26:047:56Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:143.83:265.08:251.410:241.86:047:55Third Quarter31Fri
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 2% 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 (2% 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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