34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H 79°
L 70°
SSW
6mph
High tide
4:55 pm

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 (tomorrow) : 12:51 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 19m at 4:55 pm (5.7 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 - Mar 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:345.78:524.11:271.82:34-0.96:215:50New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:095.99:144.32:021.43:00-1.06:205:51New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:445.89:394.62:391.03:26-0.86:195:52New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:225.510:064.93:190.73:53-0.56:185:53New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:045.010:365.14:030.54:200.06:165:53Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon10:514.311:115.34:520.34:480.56:155:54Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:483.611:505.35:480.35:151.26:145:55Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:072.86:570.35:421.86:125:56First Quarter8Wed
9Thu12:405.23:392.58:340.36:102.46:115:57First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:525.010:200.06:105:57First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:265.06:593.311:36-0.510:462.76:085:58First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:515.28:253.71:31-0.87:076:59Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:585.58:514.01:002.32:14-1.17:067:00Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:515.79:164.31:531.72:51-1.17:047:01Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:365.79:414.62:361.23:22-1.07:037:01Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:165.610:054.83:160.83:51-0.77:027:02Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:535.310:294.93:530.54:16-0.37:007:03Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:304.910:535.04:310.44:400.16:597:04Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:074.311:165.05:080.35:010.66:587:05Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon11:463.811:394.95:470.35:191.26:567:05Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:313.26:280.45:331.66:557:06Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:024.71:302.77:160.65:382.16:547:07Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:294.58:240.96:527:08Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:054.210:200.96:517:08Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:204.011:540.66:497:09Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:324.08:263.312:480.26:487:10Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:534.38:233.612:142.91:25-0.16:477:11Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:474.78:323.812:592.41:56-0.46:457:11Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:325.08:474.21:361.92:23-0.56:447:12Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:125.29:054.62:121.32:49-0.66:437:13Waning Crescent30Thu
31Fri8:525.39:285.02:490.73:16-0.46:417:14New Moon31Fri
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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