34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H -°
L 62°
WSW
2mph
High tide
1:12 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 6:14 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 45m at 1:12 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:19 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (77% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Mar 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:175.59:535.23:160.33:39-0.46:225:50Full Moon1Fri
2Sat9:584.910:235.23:590.24:060.16:215:50Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun10:414.210:545.14:440.34:320.76:205:51Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon11:273.611:254.95:300.44:541.36:185:52Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:242.96:230.75:111.86:175:53Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:004.62:012.47:330.95:132.26:165:54Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu12:464.39:261.06:155:55Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:074.111:020.76:135:55Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:524.17:263.211:580.411:092.86:125:56Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:044.47:283.412:360.16:115:57Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon5:564.77:393.712:002.41:05-0.16:095:58Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue6:375.07:533.912:372.01:31-0.36:085:59Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed7:135.18:104.31:101.51:55-0.46:075:59Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:475.28:304.61:441.12:18-0.36:056:00New Moon14Thu
15Fri8:225.28:525.02:180.62:42-0.26:046:01New Moon15Fri
16Sat8:584.99:175.32:550.33:070.16:036:02New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:384.69:465.53:350.03:330.46:016:03New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:234.110:185.64:19-0.24:000.86:006:03Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue11:163.510:565.55:08-0.24:281.35:596:04Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:233.06:06-0.14:581.85:576:05Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:082.67:200.05:352.25:566:06First Quarter21Thu
22Fri12:455.14:352.88:580.06:512.75:556:06First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:134.95:473.210:26-0.29:402.75:536:07First Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:494.96:233.611:29-0.511:122.25:526:08First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:065.06:544.112:18-0.65:506:09Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:095.27:224.612:131.612:57-0.75:496:09Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:015.37:505.01:030.91:32-0.55:486:10Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu7:475.28:175.31:460.42:03-0.35:466:11Full Moon28Thu
29Fri8:294.98:445.52:270.02:310.15:456:12Full Moon29Fri
30Sat9:104.69:105.53:07-0.32:580.55:446:12Full Moon30Sat
31Sun9:514.19:375.53:46-0.43:230.95:426:13Full Moon31Sun
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 77% 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 Waning Gibbous (77% 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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