34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

77°
H 78°
L 70°
SW
9mph
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 4h 18m 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 - Aug 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:125.25:48-0.35:591.36:057:55Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:525.26:220.36:571.46:067:54Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:464.51:355.26:551.08:031.66:067:53Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:473.72:225.17:261.69:321.66:077:52First Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:183.13:205.07:582.311:141.46:087:51First Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:432.94:295.08:462.86:097:50First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:513.25:355.112:321.010:42 AM3.06:097:49First Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:313.56:315.31:260.612:063.06:107:48Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:533.77:175.52:060.31:012.96:117:47Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:133.87:555.82:380.11:412.66:127:46Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:314.08:296.03:06-0.12:172.46:127:45Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:514.29:006.03:32-0.22:502.16:137:44Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:134.49:326.03:57-0.23:241.96:147:43Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:364.610:045.84:22-0.14:001.76:147:42Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:014.810:385.54:470.14:391.56:157:41Full Moon15Wed
16Thu11:285.011:165.05:120.35:211.46:167:40Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri11:595.25:370.76:091.46:177:38Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:004.412:335.36:031.27:061.46:177:37Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:543.81:155.36:301.78:191.36:187:36Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:143.22:105.47:012.210:011.16:197:35Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:302.93:245.57:482.611:340.76:197:34Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:363.24:465.79:442.96:207:32Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:333.65:586.012:400.111:32 AM2.86:217:31Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:094.07:006.41:31-0.412:442.46:227:30Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:414.47:536.62:14-0.71:421.96:227:29Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:124.88:416.72:53-0.82:321.56:237:27New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:435.19:256.53:28-0.73:191.16:247:26New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:155.410:096.14:02-0.44:050.86:247:25New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:485.610:535.54:340.04:510.76:257:24New Moon29Wed
30Thu11:215.611:384.85:050.55:390.76:267:22Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri11:555.55:341.16:290.96:267:21Waxing Crescent31Fri
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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