34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

66°
H 78°
L 71°
NE
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 2h 37m 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 - Jul 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:274.73:404.58:370.39:222.45:468:09Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:444.04:264.99:250.711:001.85:478:09Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:223.55:125.410:171.25:478:09Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:023.35:585.912:161.011:10 AM1.65:488:09Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:303.36:456.41:180.212:042.05:488:08Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:383.57:326.72:12-0.612:582.25:498:08Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:323.78:196.93:00-1.11:522.35:498:08New Moon7Thu
8Fri10:193.99:047.03:45-1.42:432.35:508:08New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:044.09:486.94:29-1.53:322.35:508:08New Moon9Sat
10Sun11:484.010:326.65:12-1.34:202.35:518:07New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:324.15:54-1.05:092.45:528:07Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:154.16:33-0.66:012.45:528:07Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:584.27:10-0.16:572.55:538:06Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:444.92:424.37:450.48:042.65:538:06Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:354.23:284.48:201.09:352.55:548:05First Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:413.54:144.58:571.611:152.15:558:05First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:233.04:594.79:402.05:558:04First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:212.95:415.012:291.610:33 AM2.45:568:04First Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:563.16:235.21:221.011:29 AM2.75:578:03Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:483.37:035.52:040.512:222.85:578:03Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:223.57:425.82:390.11:102.85:588:02Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:513.68:196.13:13-0.31:542.75:598:02Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat10:193.78:566.43:46-0.62:342.65:598:01Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:493.99:326.54:19-0.83:142.46:008:00Full Moon24Sun
25Mon11:214.010:106.54:53-0.83:552.36:018:00Full Moon25Mon
26Tue11:544.110:506.35:27-0.84:402.26:017:59Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed12:304.36:01-0.65:312.16:027:58Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:084.66:35-0.36:292.16:037:57Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:225.21:494.87:100.37:372.06:047:57Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:214.42:365.17:460.99:041.86:047:56Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun2:403.63:295.38:281.510:461.36:057:55Third Quarter31Sun
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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