34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

76°
H 82°
L 74°
NW
2mph
Low tide
1:03 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, September 7, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 00m at 1:03 pm (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 7:10 pm (6.3 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 - Oct 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:123.112:455.05:313.09:171.06:486:38Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:504.611:001.06:496:37Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:454.46:506:35Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:473.95:174.512:060.811:59 AM3.46:506:34Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:534.16:174.812:500.612:432.96:516:33Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon8:054.37:025.01:230.51:182.46:526:31Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue8:184.67:415.11:490.41:491.96:536:30Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:334.98:175.22:120.42:211.46:536:29Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:505.28:535.12:340.52:540.96:546:27New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:105.69:304.92:560.73:280.56:556:26New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:325.910:104.63:191.04:050.16:566:25New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:576.110:554.33:421.34:47-0.16:566:24New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:266.211:493.84:071.75:33-0.26:576:22Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue11:006.24:332.16:27-0.16:586:21Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:573.411:42 AM6.05:002.57:330.06:596:20Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu2:383.112:375.75:302.98:560.27:006:19First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:575.310:240.17:006:17First Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:073.73:415.19:333.411:320.07:016:16First Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:394.25:115.111:302.97:026:15First Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:074.66:215.212:23-0.112:352.27:036:14Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:355.17:205.21:05-0.11:271.47:046:13Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:035.68:125.11:410.12:130.77:046:11Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:306.08:594.92:140.42:550.27:056:10Full Moon23Thu
24Fri8:576.29:444.62:430.83:36-0.27:066:09Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:246.310:294.33:111.34:16-0.47:076:08Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:516.310:183.92:371.73:56-0.46:085:07Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:196.111:133.63:022.24:39-0.26:095:06Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:485.83:252.65:240.06:105:05Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:223.310:20 AM5.43:452.96:170.46:115:04Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu10:595.07:230.76:115:03Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri11:544.68:460.86:125:02Third Quarter31Fri
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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