34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H -°
L 64°
E
2mph
High tide
7:26 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, September 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 10:14 am (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 12m at 7:26 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:14 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (34% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Feb 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:054.011:17 AM4.35:321.95:540.66:505:24Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed12:374.111:58 AM3.66:261.96:161.16:495:25Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu1:134.112:552.97:412.06:341.76:485:26Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:574.13:032.49:401.76:462.16:475:27Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:564.211:161.26:475:28Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:004.47:482.812:130.66:465:29Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:594.87:583.112:540.06:455:30Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue5:515.28:153.41:28-0.56:445:31Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed6:365.78:363.612:162.52:01-0.96:435:32Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu7:176.19:003.81:012.22:34-1.36:425:33Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:576.49:274.01:431.83:06-1.46:415:34New Moon11Fri
12Sat8:376.59:584.32:251.53:39-1.46:405:35New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:186.310:304.53:091.24:13-1.26:395:36New Moon13Sun
14Mon10:025.911:064.83:571.04:46-0.86:385:37Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:495.211:444.94:500.95:19-0.26:375:38Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:444.35:490.85:530.56:365:39Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:275.012:543.47:010.86:281.26:355:40First Quarter17Thu
18Fri1:185.12:452.78:380.77:101.96:345:41First Quarter18Fri
19Sat2:235.15:222.710:250.38:342.56:335:41First Quarter19Sat
20Sun3:415.16:583.111:45-0.210:332.76:325:42First Quarter20Sun
21Mon4:565.37:403.512:43-0.76:315:43Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue5:595.58:103.81:28-1.06:295:44Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed6:515.78:374.012:492.22:05-1.16:285:45Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu7:345.89:014.11:321.82:37-1.16:275:46Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:115.89:254.22:091.53:06-0.96:265:47Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:455.79:484.32:431.33:32-0.76:255:48Full Moon26Sat
27Sun9:175.410:114.43:171.13:56-0.36:235:48Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:485.010:344.43:511.04:170.06:225:49Waning Gibbous28Mon
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 34% 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 Third Quarter (34% 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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