34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 71°
WSW
3mph
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 3h 41m 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 - Sep 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:403.44:395.69:543.16:277:19Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:343.85:555.812:340.011:44 AM2.96:287:18Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:094.26:576.11:26-0.312:532.56:297:17Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:384.57:496.22:09-0.41:452.06:297:15Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:054.88:336.22:44-0.42:291.66:307:14Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:315.09:126.03:15-0.33:091.36:317:13New Moon6Wed
7Thu9:565.29:495.73:430.03:471.06:317:11New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:215.410:255.24:090.44:240.96:327:10New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:455.411:024.74:320.85:020.96:337:08Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun11:095.411:424.24:541.35:420.96:347:07Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon11:355.35:141.76:251.16:347:06Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:273.712:025.15:312.27:171.36:357:04Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:293.212:354.95:422.68:301.56:367:03First Quarter13Wed
14Thu1:244.710:231.46:367:01First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:544.511:461.16:377:00First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:394.66:386:59First Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:523.75:484.912:370.811:53 AM3.26:386:57First Quarter17Sun
18Mon7:594.06:405.31:130.512:422.76:396:56Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue8:124.37:245.61:430.21:232.26:406:54Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:314.78:065.82:110.12:021.66:406:53Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:525.28:475.82:390.02:411.06:416:52Full Moon21Thu
22Fri9:185.69:295.63:070.23:230.56:426:50Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:466.010:145.33:360.44:070.16:436:49Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:186.311:034.84:060.84:55-0.26:436:47Full Moon24Sun
25Mon10:546.44:371.35:48-0.26:446:46Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:014.211:35 AM6.35:111.86:47-0.16:456:45Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:123.712:246.15:482.37:590.16:456:43Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:503.31:275.76:352.89:300.36:466:42Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:573.42:525.48:023.210:590.26:476:41Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:163.84:285.210:303.16:486:39Third Quarter30Sat
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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