34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

67°
H -°
L 64°
SSE
2mph
Low tide
11:49 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 18m at 11:49 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:26 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (45% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Aug 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:232.95:025.112:001.59:42 AM2.76:057:55Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat7:373.15:585.512:550.911:13 AM2.76:057:54Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:133.56:495.91:370.412:202.66:067:53Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:433.87:366.42:15-0.21:152.36:077:52Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:134.18:216.72:50-0.62:042.06:087:51Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed9:454.59:056.83:26-0.82:521.66:087:50New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:184.89:496.84:01-0.93:401.36:097:50New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:555.110:356.44:38-0.84:301.16:107:49New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:345.411:255.85:15-0.55:241.06:107:48Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:165.65:520.06:231.06:117:47Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:195.11:025.66:310.67:281.06:127:45Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:224.31:545.67:111.28:491.16:137:44First Quarter12Tue
13Wed2:453.62:575.57:591.910:270.96:137:43First Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:393.34:115.59:082.411:530.66:147:42First Quarter14Thu
15Fri6:283.45:245.610:472.76:157:41First Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:393.76:275.712:580.212:092.66:167:40Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:234.07:205.91:490.01:092.46:167:39Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:554.28:046.02:29-0.21:562.26:177:38Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:224.48:416.03:03-0.22:342.06:187:37Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:474.59:145.93:32-0.13:081.86:187:35Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:104.79:455.73:580.03:411.66:197:34Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:344.810:165.54:230.24:131.56:207:33Full Moon22Fri
23Sat10:584.910:485.14:460.54:481.56:217:32Full Moon23Sat
24Sun11:244.911:214.75:100.85:251.56:217:31Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon11:514.911:584.25:331.26:061.56:227:29Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:214.95:551.66:531.66:237:28Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:433.712:574.86:172.07:551.76:237:27Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:483.21:444.86:402.39:291.76:247:25Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:582.92:524.87:092.711:111.46:257:24Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:253.14:165.08:463.06:257:23Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun7:133.45:275.312:150.911:02 AM2.96:267:22Third Quarter31Sun
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 45% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (45% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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