34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

64°
H 73°
L 62°
SW
2mph
Low tide
5:49 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 1, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 18m at 5:49 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1992

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:333.99:015.83:22-0.42:461.36:047:37New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:143.89:326.03:59-0.73:161.56:037:38New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:003.610:066.14:39-0.93:491.76:027:39New Moon3Sun
4Mon11:513.510:456.05:23-1.04:241.96:017:40Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:493.36:11-1.05:072.16:007:41Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:553.37:04-0.86:012.45:597:41Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:235.53:103.48:02-0.67:152.65:587:42Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:285.04:203.79:07-0.39:012.65:577:43First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:494.55:144.110:13-0.110:502.15:567:44First Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:204.15:594.611:110.25:557:44First Quarter10Sun
11Mon5:444.06:395.112:081.412:010.45:547:45Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue6:573.97:165.61:080.612:460.75:547:46Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:003.97:525.92:00-0.11:271.05:537:47Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu8:543.98:276.22:45-0.62:051.25:527:47Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:433.89:016.23:28-1.02:411.55:517:48Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:293.79:356.24:09-1.13:161.85:517:49Full Moon16Sat
17Sun11:163.610:096.04:49-1.13:512.05:507:50Full Moon17Sun
18Mon12:053.55:30-0.94:272.25:497:50Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:553.46:12-0.75:052.45:497:51Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:493.36:54-0.45:492.65:487:52Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:014.92:493.37:390.06:442.85:487:53Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:464.43:513.58:260.38:012.95:477:53Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:423.94:423.79:190.710:002.75:477:54Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun3:003.55:214.010:110.911:322.35:467:55Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:333.25:534.310:581.25:467:55Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:553.26:224.712:301.711:39 AM1.45:457:56Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:033.26:525.11:151.112:171.55:457:57Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu7:593.37:235.51:540.512:531.75:447:57Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:473.47:565.92:31-0.11:301.85:447:58Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:313.68:326.33:09-0.72:091.95:447:59New Moon30Sat
31Sun10:143.69:106.53:49-1.12:481.95:437:59New 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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