34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

77°
H 77°
L 69°
SW
8mph
High tide
4:55 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:51 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 37m at 4:55 pm (5.7 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 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:284.310:316.94:59-1.74:191.85:468:09New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:144.45:43-1.45:151.85:468:09Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:004.66:25-1.06:161.95:478:09Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:125.71:474.77:06-0.47:221.95:478:09Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:074.82:374.97:470.38:411.95:488:08First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:124.03:315.08:291.010:181.75:488:08First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:403.34:255.19:161.611:471.35:498:08First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:323.05:195.210:142.15:498:08First Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:203.06:085.412:560.811:17 AM2.55:508:08Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue8:303.26:545.51:480.412:162.75:508:07Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed9:103.47:345.72:290.01:062.75:518:07Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:403.68:115.93:03-0.21:482.65:528:07Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri10:063.78:446.03:34-0.42:252.55:528:06Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:313.89:166.14:03-0.43:002.45:538:06Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:573.99:476.04:31-0.53:352.35:538:05Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:244.010:185.94:59-0.44:112.25:548:05Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:534.110:515.65:27-0.34:512.25:558:05Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:234.35:54-0.15:342.25:558:04Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:554.56:210.26:242.15:568:04Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:074.71:304.76:480.67:232.15:578:03Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:574.02:114.97:171.18:411.95:578:02Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:063.43:015.17:501.610:231.65:588:02Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:592.94:015.48:362.111:500.95:598:01Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue6:062.95:055.89:532.45:598:01Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:343.26:076.212:550.211:20 AM2.66:008:00Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:253.67:056.71:48-0.412:332.56:017:59Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri9:043.97:587.02:34-1.01:352.26:017:58Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:414.38:487.23:16-1.32:311.96:027:58New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:174.69:347.13:56-1.33:221.66:037:57New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:554.810:206.74:35-1.24:131.46:047:56New Moon30Mon
31Tue11:335.011:066.15:12-0.95:051.36:047:55Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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