34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H 91°
L 75°
NNW
3mph
High tide
9:13 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 2:42 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 25m at 9:13 am (5.0 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 - Apr 1966

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:355.37:194.212:44-1.05:416:14Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:335.67:454.712:341.41:22-1.05:396:15Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:245.78:145.21:230.71:57-0.95:386:16Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:125.68:445.62:090.12:30-0.65:376:16Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:595.39:155.82:55-0.43:02-0.25:356:17Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:474.79:485.93:41-0.73:340.45:346:18Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:394.110:225.74:30-0.74:051.05:336:19Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri11:383.510:585.45:21-0.64:341.65:326:19Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:523.06:17-0.35:022.25:306:20Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun2:562.87:260.05:252.75:296:21Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon12:304.58:580.35:286:22Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue1:544.16:293.410:250.210:303.05:266:22Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:424.06:453.711:260.111:402.65:256:23Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:004.17:023.912:090.05:246:24Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:554.37:174.112:202.112:430.05:236:25Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:384.47:334.412:521.71:090.15:216:25Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:154.57:494.61:221.21:330.25:206:26Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:494.58:074.91:510.81:540.45:196:27Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:234.48:275.22:220.42:150.65:186:28New Moon19Tue
20Wed8:584.28:485.42:540.02:370.95:166:28New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:363.99:125.53:29-0.22:591.25:156:29New Moon21Thu
22Fri10:193.69:395.64:07-0.43:221.55:146:30Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat11:113.210:115.54:49-0.43:451.95:136:31Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun1:192.96:39-0.45:102.36:127:32Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon3:002.87:39-0.25:382.66:117:32Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:415.18:56-0.16:107:33First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:554.86:113.310:21-0.29:383.16:087:34First Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:344.66:413.811:28-0.311:322.56:077:35First Quarter28Thu
29Fri5:064.67:094.312:20-0.46:067:35First Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:194.77:374.812:381.81:03-0.46:057:36Waxing Gibbous30Sat
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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