34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H -°
L 64°
E
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 6h 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 - Dec 1974

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:236.611:243.83:052.24:47-1.16:414:44Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon10:096.33:552.35:34-0.96:424:44Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:193.911:01 AM5.84:542.46:23-0.56:424:44Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed1:174.112:025.16:072.57:15-0.16:434:44Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:174.31:164.47:402.48:130.46:444:44Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:154.72:493.99:262.09:130.86:454:44Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:085.14:253.610:501.310:101.26:464:44Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:555.65:493.511:550.511:021.56:474:44Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon5:396.06:583.612:48-0.16:474:45Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue6:206.27:523.71:33-0.66:484:45Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed7:006.48:383.812:351.92:14-0.96:494:45New Moon11Wed
12Thu7:376.59:193.81:172.12:53-1.06:504:45New Moon12Thu
13Fri8:126.49:583.81:552.13:29-1.06:504:45New Moon13Fri
14Sat8:476.210:373.82:322.24:05-0.96:514:46New Moon14Sat
15Sun9:205.911:173.83:092.34:41-0.76:524:46Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:545.611:573.83:472.45:16-0.46:524:46Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue10:295.24:292.55:500.06:534:47Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed12:393.811:07 AM4.65:172.66:240.46:534:47Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:243.811:49 AM4.16:182.77:000.86:544:47First Quarter19Thu
20Fri2:134.012:473.57:442.77:401.26:544:48First Quarter20Fri
21Sat3:024.22:223.09:422.48:281.66:554:48First Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:474.54:202.811:021.89:241.96:564:49First Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:294.85:522.911:551.110:192.16:564:49Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue5:085.26:553.112:370.56:564:50Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed5:485.77:403.31:14-0.26:574:50Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu6:286.18:183.61:51-0.76:574:51Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:096.58:553.812:442.12:29-1.26:584:52Full Moon27Fri
28Sat7:516.89:343.91:302.03:08-1.56:584:52Full Moon28Sat
29Sun8:336.910:144.12:161.83:48-1.66:584:53Full Moon29Sun
30Mon9:176.710:574.33:051.84:28-1.46:594:54Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue10:046.311:424.53:571.75:09-1.16:594:54Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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