34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

65°
H -°
L 63°
WSW
1mph
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 2h 13m 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 - Sep 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:163.96:325.51:140.112:323.06:277:19Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:484.17:245.72:01-0.11:272.76:287:18Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:134.38:065.92:38-0.22:072.46:297:17Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:344.48:425.93:09-0.22:402.16:297:15Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:554.59:135.93:36-0.13:111.96:307:14New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:144.69:435.74:000.03:411.76:317:13New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:354.710:135.54:220.34:121.56:327:11New Moon7Sun
8Mon10:554.810:455.14:430.54:461.46:327:10New Moon8Mon
9Tue11:174.911:194.75:040.95:231.46:337:09Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed11:405.011:574.15:231.36:031.46:347:07Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:055.05:411.76:511.46:347:06Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:463.612:364.95:582.17:531.56:357:04Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat2:003.11:174.96:092.69:311.46:367:03First Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:244.811:151.16:367:02First Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:034.96:377:00First Quarter15Mon
16Tue7:493.65:275.312:200.511:11 AM3.36:386:59First Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:014.06:315.81:080.012:242.96:386:57Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:234.37:256.21:49-0.41:182.36:396:56Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri8:484.88:146.52:26-0.72:061.66:406:55Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:165.29:016.53:01-0.72:531.06:406:53Full Moon20Sat
21Sun9:475.69:486.33:35-0.63:400.56:416:52Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:205.910:365.84:09-0.24:290.26:426:50Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:556.111:295.14:430.35:210.06:436:49Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed11:326.15:171.06:170.16:436:48Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu12:304.312:136.05:521.77:200.36:446:46Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri1:463.71:015.66:282.48:380.56:456:45Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:443.32:025.27:113.010:170.66:456:43Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:093.63:314.99:003.411:420.46:466:42Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:153.95:044.911:293.36:476:41Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue7:494.26:155.012:430.312:392.96:486:39Waning Crescent30Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

Collapse All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA