34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 64°
SW
3mph
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 2h 05m 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 - Nov 1975

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:576.37:414.912:360.71:34-0.46:135:01Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:336.78:314.81:150.92:20-0.96:145:01New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:116.99:224.61:541.23:07-1.16:155:00New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:506.910:154.32:331.53:54-1.16:164:59New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:316.711:124.13:141.84:44-0.96:164:58Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:146.23:582.25:36-0.66:174:57Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:163.911:02 AM5.74:482.56:31-0.26:184:56Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:283.811:58 AM5.15:492.97:320.36:194:55First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:483.81:074.57:183.08:400.66:204:55First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:564.12:374.09:232.99:440.96:214:54First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:454.34:043.810:482.410:361.16:224:53First Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:224.65:143.811:431.911:171.26:234:52Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu5:524.96:123.812:251.46:244:52Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:185.26:583.91:000.96:254:51Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:435.57:383.912:211.61:310.56:264:50Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:075.78:153.912:491.72:020.16:274:50Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:335.98:503.91:171.82:34-0.26:284:49Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:016.09:273.91:451.93:07-0.46:294:49Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:306.110:083.82:142.13:43-0.56:304:48Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:026.110:533.72:462.24:21-0.56:314:48Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:386.011:443.63:212.45:03-0.46:314:47Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat10:185.74:032.55:48-0.26:324:47Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:413.611:06 AM5.34:572.76:370.06:334:46Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:443.812:064.86:102.87:320.36:344:46Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:464.11:244.37:512.88:330.56:354:46Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:394.52:594.09:392.39:330.86:364:45Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:265.04:293.810:551.510:271.06:374:45Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:085.65:463.911:540.611:161.26:384:45Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:506.16:514.012:46-0.16:394:45Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:316.57:464.112:031.41:33-0.86:404:45Waning Crescent30Sun
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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