34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

67°
H -°
L 64°
ENE
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 4h 11m 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 - Sep 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:594.89:455.53:490.33:421.46:277:20Full Moon1Sun
2Mon10:215.010:175.24:110.54:151.26:287:19Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:445.210:504.84:340.84:511.16:287:17Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:105.311:284.44:561.15:311.16:297:16Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:395.35:191.46:161.16:307:15Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:133.912:135.35:421.87:111.26:307:13Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:133.412:575.26:082.28:261.36:317:12Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun2:523.01:575.16:392.610:081.16:327:10Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon5:233.13:225.27:453.011:310.76:337:09Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue6:383.44:495.410:203.06:337:08Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed7:153.96:005.812:290.211:51 AM2.76:347:06Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu7:474.37:006.11:15-0.112:532.16:357:05Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:184.87:536.31:56-0.41:461.46:357:04Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:495.38:426.32:33-0.42:350.86:367:02New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:215.89:296.13:08-0.33:220.36:377:01New Moon15Sun
16Mon9:556.110:165.73:430.04:100.06:376:59New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:306.211:055.14:170.54:580.06:386:58Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed11:076.211:584.54:511.05:490.06:396:57Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu11:466.05:261.66:440.36:396:55Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:003.912:305.66:012.17:480.66:406:54Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:203.51:225.26:392.69:100.96:416:52First Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:243.32:344.87:333.110:440.96:416:51First Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:143.64:094.610:013.311:550.86:426:50First Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:053.85:294.711:463.06:436:48First Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:334.16:284.812:450.712:422.66:446:47Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:554.37:145.01:230.61:212.26:446:45Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:144.67:525.11:530.61:541.86:456:44Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:334.98:265.12:180.62:251.46:466:43Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:525.18:595.12:410.72:551.06:466:41Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:135.49:324.93:030.93:270.76:476:40Full Moon30Mon
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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