34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

74°
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 2h 44m at 2:19 am (-0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 8:46 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:11 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (14% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 1968

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon12:384.92:594.17:540.28:072.75:468:09First Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:364.33:414.58:330.69:462.35:468:09First Quarter2Tue
3Wed2:563.74:255.09:161.111:171.65:478:09First Quarter3Wed
4Thu4:393.25:105.510:071.55:478:09First Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:213.15:576.012:280.811:02 AM1.95:488:08Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:483.36:466.51:27-0.112:002.25:488:08Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun8:513.57:366.82:19-0.812:582.35:498:08Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon9:413.78:257.13:08-1.31:552.45:498:08Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:273.99:137.23:54-1.62:492.35:508:08Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:114.010:007.04:39-1.73:412.25:508:07Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:554.110:476.75:23-1.54:342.25:518:07Full Moon11Thu
12Fri12:394.26:05-1.25:282.25:528:07Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:224.36:45-0.76:262.35:528:06Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:225.42:064.57:23-0.17:292.35:538:06Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon1:134.62:524.67:590.68:482.35:538:05Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:153.83:394.78:361.310:312.15:548:05Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:453.14:274.89:161.95:558:04Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:482.95:145.012:011.610:05 AM2.45:558:04Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri7:473.06:005.21:061.111:06 AM2.75:568:03Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:503.26:445.41:530.612:052.95:578:03Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:243.47:265.62:310.212:582.95:578:02Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon9:513.68:045.93:04-0.11:422.85:588:02Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:153.78:406.13:35-0.42:222.75:598:01New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:403.89:146.34:05-0.52:582.65:598:00New Moon24Wed
25Thu11:073.99:486.34:36-0.63:352.46:008:00New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:354.010:236.25:06-0.64:142.36:017:59New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:054.25:35-0.54:572.26:027:58Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:364.46:05-0.35:462.26:027:58Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:104.66:340.16:422.16:037:57Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:274.81:474.87:030.67:502.06:047:56Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed1:264.02:315.17:341.29:211.76:047:55First Quarter31Wed
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 14% 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 (14% 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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