34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

66°
H 76°
L 70°
NNE
2mph
High tide
7:26 am

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 : 10:14 am (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 50m at 7:26 am (3.4 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 - Jun 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:193.57:446.02:11-0.21:161.65:437:59Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:113.68:206.12:54-0.61:561.85:438:00Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:553.68:546.13:33-0.82:332.05:438:01Full Moon3Mon
4Tue10:373.69:276.04:10-0.93:092.15:428:01Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:173.610:005.94:46-0.93:432.25:428:02Full Moon5Wed
6Thu11:583.610:335.75:22-0.74:192.45:428:02Full Moon6Thu
7Fri12:393.65:58-0.54:582.55:428:03Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:213.66:34-0.35:412.65:428:03Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:063.67:100.06:322.75:428:04Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:234.52:533.77:470.47:372.85:428:04Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:104.03:413.98:260.79:092.75:418:05Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:133.54:254.29:101.110:532.35:418:05Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:463.15:054.59:581.45:418:05Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri5:252.95:435.012:041.710:48 AM1.75:428:06Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:493.06:215.412:561.011:36 AM1.85:428:06Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:543.27:015.91:410.312:242.05:428:07Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:443.47:436.32:22-0.31:122.05:428:07Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:293.68:266.73:04-0.91:592.05:428:07New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:133.89:096.93:46-1.32:482.05:428:07New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:574.09:557.04:29-1.53:371.95:428:08New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:434.110:426.75:13-1.64:301.95:428:08New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:314.35:57-1.45:281.95:438:08Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:204.56:42-1.06:312.05:438:08Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:285.62:124.77:26-0.57:442.05:438:08Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:294.83:074.98:130.19:131.85:448:09First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:444.04:035.19:030.810:501.45:448:09First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:193.44:595.410:011.35:448:09First Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:003.25:515.612:110.911:01 AM1.85:458:09Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:293.26:405.81:150.311:59 AM2.15:458:09Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:333.47:246.02:06-0.112:522.35:458:09Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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