34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 71°
W
2mph
Low tide
12:51 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 1h 34m at 12:51 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 7:53 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (34% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:045.21:594.37:120.07:162.45:468:09Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:564.52:424.67:470.48:372.25:468:09Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:033.83:305.08:270.910:171.75:478:09Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:393.24:225.49:151.511:441.05:478:09Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:323.05:165.810:151.95:488:08Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:123.16:106.212:520.211:21 AM2.25:488:08Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:223.47:046.61:49-0.512:262.35:498:08Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:123.77:566.92:38-1.01:272.35:498:08Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:553.98:447.13:23-1.42:232.25:508:07New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:354.19:307.04:06-1.53:152.15:508:07New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:154.210:146.74:47-1.44:042.05:518:07New Moon11Tue
12Wed11:554.410:586.25:26-1.14:542.05:528:07Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:344.56:02-0.75:452.05:528:06Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:134.56:36-0.26:392.15:538:06Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:264.91:534.67:080.47:402.15:538:05Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:154.12:364.67:381.18:592.15:548:05First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:173.43:234.78:071.710:421.95:558:04First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:002.94:164.88:382.25:558:04First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:262.85:104.912:091.59:28 AM2.65:568:03First Quarter19Wed
20Thu8:163.06:015.21:101.010:55 AM2.95:578:03Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:533.36:495.41:540.512:062.95:578:02Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:163.57:315.72:290.11:002.85:588:02Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:383.68:086.03:01-0.21:452.75:598:01Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon10:013.88:446.33:31-0.42:252.55:598:00Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:254.09:186.44:00-0.63:032.36:008:00Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:524.29:546.34:30-0.73:432.16:017:59Full Moon26Wed
27Thu11:214.410:316.14:59-0.64:261.96:027:58Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:524.611:115.75:29-0.45:131.86:027:58Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:254.95:59-0.16:051.76:037:57Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun1:025.16:290.47:061.66:047:56Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:504.31:455.37:001.08:211.56:047:55Third Quarter31Mon
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 34% 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 Third Quarter (34% 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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