34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

78°
H 87°
L 76°
WSW
4mph
Low tide
1:56 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 34m at 1:56 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 8:01 pm (6.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Apr 1967

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:274.76:013.29:54-0.18:583.15:416:14Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun3:094.46:383.611:10-0.211:062.75:406:15Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:404.57:043.912:05-0.35:386:15Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:464.67:264.112:072.212:47-0.45:376:16Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:364.77:454.312:491.81:19-0.35:366:17Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:164.88:034.51:231.31:45-0.25:346:18Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:504.78:204.71:530.92:070.15:336:18Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:224.68:374.92:220.62:270.35:326:19New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:534.48:565.12:520.32:460.65:316:20New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:264.19:155.23:220.13:051.05:296:21New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:023.79:365.23:560.03:231.35:286:21New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:433.310:005.14:320.03:401.75:276:22Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:333.010:275.05:130.03:542.05:256:23Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:462.66:010.24:002.35:246:24Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:504.67:060.35:236:24Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:390.35:226:25First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:124.46:243.310:040.19:093.15:206:26First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:024.46:163.611:01-0.210:502.65:196:27First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:284.66:324.011:45-0.411:481.95:186:27Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:344.96:544.612:23-0.55:176:28Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:325.07:205.212:371.012:58-0.45:166:29Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:245.17:495.71:240.21:32-0.25:146:30Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:154.98:206.12:11-0.52:050.15:136:31Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:064.68:546.42:58-1.12:390.65:126:31Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:004.29:306.43:47-1.33:131.15:116:32Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:013.710:106.24:38-1.43:481.65:106:33Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:103.35:33-1.24:262.15:096:34Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:393.16:34-0.85:102.65:086:34Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:363.27:47-0.46:203.05:076:35Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun12:564.65:583.510:10-0.210:013.16:067:36Third Quarter30Sun
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 7% 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 Waning Crescent (7% 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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