34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

77°
H 77°
L 69°
SW
8mph
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 3h 32m 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 - Jul 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:574.16:16-1.45:342.35:468:09Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:474.27:01-1.06:372.45:478:09Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:355.62:384.47:46-0.47:492.45:478:09Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:324.83:304.68:300.39:192.35:488:09First Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:414.04:214.89:160.910:582.05:488:09First Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:123.35:075.010:041.55:498:08First Quarter6Thu
7Fri5:553.05:505.212:181.410:53 AM2.05:498:08First Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:343.16:305.41:190.911:42 AM2.45:508:08Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:423.27:085.52:050.412:282.65:508:08Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:263.47:445.72:430.01:122.85:518:07Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue9:593.58:195.93:17-0.21:522.85:518:07Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed10:283.68:526.03:49-0.42:292.75:528:07Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:573.69:256.14:20-0.53:052.65:538:06Full Moon13Thu
14Fri11:273.79:586.14:52-0.63:402.65:538:06Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:583.810:316.05:24-0.64:182.55:548:06Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:303.95:55-0.54:592.55:558:05Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:044.06:25-0.35:472.55:558:05Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue1:384.26:560.16:422.55:568:04Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:284.82:154.47:260.57:512.45:568:04Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:234.12:584.77:591.09:232.15:578:03Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:423.53:475.18:371.511:021.55:588:02Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:383.04:405.59:292.05:588:02Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:363.05:366.012:200.710:37 AM2.45:598:01Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:013.36:326.41:210.011:49 AM2.66:008:01Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:543.67:286.82:13-0.712:552.66:018:00Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:363.98:197.13:00-1.21:562.46:017:59New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:154.19:087.23:44-1.52:502.26:027:58New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:544.39:557.14:26-1.53:412.06:037:58New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:334.510:416.75:07-1.34:321.96:037:57New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:124.65:45-0.95:241.86:047:56Waxing Crescent30Sun
31Mon12:524.76:22-0.46:191.96:057:55Waxing 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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