34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H 73°
L 62°
SW
6mph
High tide
12:20 pm

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 : 7:12 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 17m at 12:20 pm (5.6 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 - Jan 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:325.88:293.512:062.31:56-0.66:594:55Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:105.99:013.612:502.32:30-0.76:594:56Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:446.09:303.71:272.33:01-0.86:594:57New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:156.09:583.72:012.23:31-0.86:594:57New Moon4Sat
5Sun8:465.910:263.82:342.24:00-0.76:594:58New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:165.710:563.83:082.14:28-0.57:004:59New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:475.411:263.93:442.14:56-0.37:005:00Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed10:195.011:584.04:232.15:220.07:005:01Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:534.55:082.25:490.47:005:01Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:334.111:33 AM3.96:022.26:150.87:005:02Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:114.212:263.37:142.26:431.36:595:03First Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:574.42:012.79:011.97:191.76:595:04First Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:524.74:282.510:391.38:222.16:595:05First Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:515.06:162.711:440.69:502.36:595:06First Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:485.57:123.112:33-0.26:595:07Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:426.07:513.41:16-0.96:595:08Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:336.58:263.812:062.11:57-1.46:585:09Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:226.99:024.11:021.92:37-1.76:585:10Full Moon18Sat
19Sun8:087.09:394.41:531.63:17-1.86:585:11Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:546.910:184.62:441.33:56-1.76:575:12Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:416.510:584.83:361.14:34-1.36:575:13Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed10:305.811:415.04:301.15:12-0.86:565:14Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu11:224.95:291.15:49-0.16:565:15Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:265.012:214.06:361.26:260.76:565:16Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:165.01:393.28:011.27:061.46:555:17Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:155.03:412.79:471.08:002.06:545:18Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:235.06:012.811:160.69:342.56:545:19Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:315.07:183.112:200.16:535:20Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed5:305.27:543.41:07-0.26:535:20Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu6:205.48:203.512:052.51:43-0.56:525:21Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri7:005.58:423.712:502.32:14-0.66:515:22Waning Crescent31Fri
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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