34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H -°
L 73°
NNW
1mph
High tide
8:46 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 1:56 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 10m at 8:46 am (4.6 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 - Feb 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:265.311:444.34:281.65:16-0.36:515:23Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri11:054.65:141.75:420.36:505:24Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:164.311:46 AM3.86:051.76:050.96:495:25Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:504.312:363.17:091.86:231.56:495:26First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:294.32:162.48:521.76:312.06:485:27First Quarter5Mon
6Tue2:214.310:531.36:475:28First Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:284.412:040.86:465:29First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:354.68:143.112:480.36:455:30Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri5:324.98:223.31:22-0.26:445:31Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat6:195.38:363.512:052.71:52-0.66:445:32Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun6:595.78:543.612:482.42:21-0.96:435:33Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:366.09:153.81:262.12:49-1.16:425:34Full Moon12Mon
13Tue8:126.29:394.02:031.83:18-1.26:415:35Full Moon13Tue
14Wed8:496.210:054.32:411.53:46-1.16:405:36Full Moon14Wed
15Thu9:275.910:344.53:231.24:15-0.96:395:37Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:085.511:064.84:091.04:44-0.46:385:38Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:554.711:415.05:000.95:130.16:375:39Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun11:493.95:590.85:410.86:365:40Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:225.11:033.07:130.86:101.56:345:40Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue1:135.13:122.58:550.66:422.16:335:41Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:215.110:390.26:325:42Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:465.27:143.211:53-0.410:372.86:315:43Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:035.47:443.512:48-0.96:305:44Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:085.78:113.81:32-1.26:295:45Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:006.08:374.112:542.02:09-1.36:285:46Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:446.09:024.31:391.62:42-1.26:265:47New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:236.09:274.52:181.33:12-1.06:255:48New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:595.79:534.62:561.03:39-0.76:245:48New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:335.310:174.73:330.94:03-0.36:235:49New Moon29Thu
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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