34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H 77°
L 72°
ESE
5mph
Low tide
11:58 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 6, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 31m at 11:58 am (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:09 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:332.85:044.79:412.05:468:09First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:282.75:455.012:381.410:31 AM2.35:468:09First Quarter2Fri
3Sat7:572.96:255.31:270.811:25 AM2.55:468:09Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:483.17:055.72:070.312:182.65:478:09Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:243.37:456.02:44-0.21:082.65:478:08Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue9:563.58:256.43:19-0.61:552.65:488:08Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:283.69:046.63:54-0.92:392.55:488:08Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:013.89:446.74:31-1.13:242.35:498:08Full Moon8Thu
9Fri11:374.010:266.65:07-1.24:122.25:508:08Full Moon9Fri
10Sat12:154.25:44-1.15:042.15:508:07Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:544.46:21-0.86:022.15:518:07Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:364.76:58-0.37:072.05:518:07Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:544.92:215.07:350.38:271.85:528:06Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:024.03:125.38:140.910:051.55:528:06Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:383.34:075.69:011.611:390.95:538:06Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:373.05:065.810:032.15:548:05Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat7:263.16:046.112:520.211:15 AM2.55:548:05Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:343.46:596.31:50-0.312:252.65:558:04Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:193.77:506.52:38-0.71:272.65:568:04Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue9:553.98:356.63:19-0.92:182.55:568:03New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:284.09:156.53:57-1.03:032.35:578:03New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:004.19:526.44:31-0.93:442.25:588:02New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:314.210:286.15:04-0.74:242.15:588:02New Moon23Fri
24Sat12:014.35:33-0.45:042.15:598:01Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:314.46:000.05:472.16:008:00Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:014.46:250.56:332.26:008:00Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:154.51:314.56:481.07:272.26:017:59Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:573.82:064.57:091.58:412.26:027:58First Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:553.22:484.67:262.010:302.06:027:57First Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:512.73:444.77:402.46:037:57First Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:474.912:031.56:047:56First Quarter31Sat
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 23% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (23% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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