34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H -°
L 61°
WSW
9mph
High tide
1:12 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 6:14 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 25m 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 - May 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:243.25:51-0.54:352.26:047:37Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu1:213.06:34-0.25:022.46:037:38Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:342.97:210.05:342.76:027:38Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:124.64:103.08:160.36:252.96:017:39Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:044.25:173.29:210.58:203.06:007:40Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon2:193.95:493.510:240.610:472.85:597:41Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:563.66:143.911:140.611:592.25:597:42Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:183.66:374.311:540.75:587:42Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:253.67:014.812:481.512:290.85:577:43Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:233.77:285.31:300.81:030.95:567:44Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:163.87:585.82:110.11:371.15:557:45Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:053.98:326.22:52-0.62:121.35:547:45New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:543.89:096.63:35-1.12:491.55:537:46New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:453.89:496.74:20-1.53:291.75:537:47New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:403.610:346.65:09-1.64:131.95:527:48New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:403.66:01-1.55:032.15:517:48Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:453.56:55-1.36:032.35:517:49Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:195.82:543.67:52-0.97:182.55:507:50Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:245.24:013.98:53-0.58:572.55:497:51First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:404.64:584.39:56-0.110:442.15:497:51First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:094.05:454.710:540.35:487:52First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:353.76:265.112:041.511:45 AM0.75:477:53Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:513.67:035.41:060.812:281.15:477:53Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:573.57:365.71:570.21:071.45:467:54Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:503.58:075.82:39-0.21:421.75:467:55Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:363.58:375.93:17-0.52:141.95:457:56Full Moon26Sun
27Mon10:173.59:065.93:52-0.72:452.15:457:56Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:573.49:365.84:27-0.73:152.35:457:57Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:373.410:075.75:02-0.73:462.45:447:58Full Moon29Wed
30Thu12:193.35:38-0.64:192.55:447:58Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:043.36:15-0.44:572.65:437:59Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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