34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

77°
H 78°
L 70°
SW
9mph
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 4h 12m 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 - Jun 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:233.65:40-1.84:362.35:438:00Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:273.66:34-1.65:332.55:438:01Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:333.77:29-1.26:432.75:438:01Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:515.63:403.98:27-0.78:102.85:428:02First Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:594.94:384.29:27-0.29:592.65:428:02First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:194.25:274.510:250.211:312.15:428:03First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:463.86:074.911:150.75:428:03First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:083.56:425.212:401.411:59 AM1.15:428:04Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:213.47:135.41:330.812:361.55:428:04Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:223.37:415.62:170.31:091.95:428:05Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:123.48:085.72:54-0.11:392.15:428:05Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon9:543.48:365.83:28-0.32:082.35:428:05Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:343.49:045.94:01-0.52:382.55:428:06Full Moon13Tue
14Wed11:133.49:345.94:34-0.63:082.65:428:06Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:543.310:065.85:09-0.63:412.65:428:07Full Moon15Thu
16Fri12:363.35:46-0.64:162.75:428:07Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:213.46:24-0.44:562.85:428:07Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:073.47:02-0.35:452.95:428:08Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:543.67:41-0.16:493.05:428:08Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:434.73:383.88:210.28:132.95:438:08Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed1:424.24:174.29:040.510:002.65:438:08Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:043.74:544.79:510.911:271.95:438:08Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:433.35:315.210:381.25:438:09Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:163.26:115.812:321.011:26 AM1.65:448:09Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun7:373.36:546.31:270.212:151.95:448:09Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon8:423.57:396.82:18-0.61:052.15:448:09Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:373.78:267.13:06-1.31:572.25:458:09New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:283.89:137.33:54-1.72:492.25:458:09New Moon28Wed
29Thu11:173.910:017.24:41-1.83:412.25:458:09New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:074.05:29-1.74:352.25:468:09Waxing Crescent30Fri
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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