34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

66°
H 76°
L 70°
NNE
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 1h 50m 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 - Aug 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:353.14:295.69:232.16:067:54Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue6:353.25:306.012:110.610:38 AM2.56:067:53Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:003.46:306.31:160.011:54 AM2.76:077:52Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu8:513.87:256.52:09-0.61:012.66:087:51Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri9:304.08:146.72:54-0.91:582.56:097:51Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat10:054.28:596.83:35-1.02:472.36:097:50New Moon6Sat
7Sun10:384.39:406.74:12-1.03:312.16:107:49New Moon7Sun
8Mon11:114.410:196.44:48-0.84:132.06:117:48New Moon8Mon
9Tue11:434.510:575.95:20-0.54:551.96:117:47Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:154.55:50-0.15:391.96:127:46Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu12:474.66:180.46:252.06:137:44Waxing Crescent11Thu
12Fri12:144.71:194.66:431.07:172.16:147:43Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat12:594.01:534.67:061.68:252.16:147:42First Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:583.42:354.67:252.110:082.06:157:41First Quarter14Sun
15Mon3:552.93:314.67:402.611:491.66:167:40First Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:404.76:177:39First Quarter16Tue
17Wed8:383.35:435.012:531.110:49 AM3.26:177:38Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:473.56:375.41:380.612:133.16:187:37Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri9:023.77:235.82:140.21:062.96:197:35Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat9:213.98:036.22:46-0.21:482.66:197:34Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:434.18:416.43:17-0.52:282.36:207:33Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:074.49:196.63:48-0.73:081.96:217:32Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:354.69:596.54:19-0.73:501.66:217:31Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:054.910:406.14:50-0.54:351.46:227:29Full Moon24Wed
25Thu11:375.211:275.65:21-0.25:251.26:237:28Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:135.45:530.36:211.16:247:27Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:204.812:545.56:261.07:261.16:247:26Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:254.01:415.66:591.68:501.06:257:24Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:013.32:415.57:392.310:340.86:267:23Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:233.23:575.58:442.96:267:22Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:153.55:165.712:020.310:47 AM3.16:277:20Third Quarter31Wed
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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