34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

66°
H 80°
L 70°
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 23m 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 - Oct 2078

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:104.67:165.61:30-0.21:262.26:496:37Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:364.98:025.62:08-0.22:071.76:496:36Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon8:585.18:415.52:390.02:441.36:506:35Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue9:205.29:165.33:050.33:171.06:516:33New Moon4Tue
5Wed9:405.49:505.03:280.63:490.86:516:32New Moon5Wed
6Thu10:005.510:244.73:491.04:220.66:526:31New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:195.511:014.34:081.44:560.56:536:29New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:405.511:423.84:261.85:330.66:546:28Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun11:015.44:432.26:140.76:546:27Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:333.411:25 AM5.24:562.57:040.96:556:25Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:503.111:55 AM5.04:572.88:121.16:566:24Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:394.79:521.16:576:23First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:064.411:150.86:586:22First Quarter13Thu
14Fri7:433.74:094.510:403.66:586:20First Quarter14Fri
15Sat7:254.05:294.712:070.511:57 AM3.16:596:19First Quarter15Sat
16Sun7:344.36:275.112:460.212:432.57:006:18Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon7:514.87:185.31:200.11:251.87:016:17Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue8:135.28:065.51:510.02:061.07:026:15Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:385.88:535.42:220.12:480.37:026:14Full Moon19Wed
20Thu9:066.29:415.22:530.43:33-0.37:036:13Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:386.610:324.83:250.74:20-0.77:046:12Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:136.811:294.33:581.25:11-0.97:056:11Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:516.74:331.76:06-0.87:066:10Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:373.911:36 AM6.45:112.37:09-0.67:076:09Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:033.512:295.95:552.88:23-0.27:076:07Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed3:583.51:385.47:033.29:490.07:086:06Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:333.83:124.99:213.411:070.07:096:05Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:254.24:474.811:223.07:106:04Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:014.66:014.812:050.112:302.47:116:03Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:314.97:004.812:510.21:201.87:126:02Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:565.27:494.71:270.42:001.37:136:01Waning Crescent31Mon
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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