34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H -°
L 73°
NW
4mph
Low tide
2:19 am

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 18m at 2:19 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:402.86:38-0.14:382.56:047:37Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:300.16:037:38Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:084.78:370.36:027:39Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:084.49:540.36:017:40First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:374.16:333.610:570.211:022.96:007:40First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:164.06:463.911:430.25:597:41First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:334.17:044.412:082.212:210.15:587:42Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:394.27:285.012:581.412:570.25:577:43Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:384.37:555.61:440.61:310.45:567:44Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:334.38:266.22:30-0.32:050.75:557:44Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:264.29:006.63:15-1.02:401.05:557:45Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:204.09:386.84:03-1.53:171.45:547:46Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:183.810:196.74:53-1.73:561.85:537:47Full Moon13Mon
14Tue12:223.55:46-1.74:392.15:527:47Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:343.46:42-1.55:312.55:527:48Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:543.47:43-1.16:372.85:517:49Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:595.44:153.68:50-0.78:132.95:507:50Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:144.85:163.99:59-0.310:192.75:497:50Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:434.36:024.311:000.011:492.25:497:51Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:084.06:384.611:500.35:487:52Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:213.87:084.912:521.612:310.65:487:52Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:243.77:345.21:401.01:051.05:477:53Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:173.67:585.42:200.51:331.35:477:54Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:033.58:215.62:550.11:591.75:467:55Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:443.48:445.73:27-0.22:241.95:467:55New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:253.49:105.83:59-0.52:492.15:457:56New Moon26Sun
27Mon11:063.39:375.84:32-0.63:152.35:457:57New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:523.210:075.75:08-0.63:422.55:447:57New Moon28Tue
29Wed12:423.15:46-0.54:112.65:447:58Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:383.16:28-0.44:442.85:447:58Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri2:413.17:12-0.35:292.95:437:59Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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