34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

78°
H 77°
L 71°
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 57m 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 - Nov 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:093.73:034.29:593.711:190.77:136:01First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:534.04:424.211:413.27:146:00First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:014.35:494.312:010.612:272.67:155:59First Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:154.76:444.512:340.61:052.07:165:58Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:335.16:334.61:040.612:421.26:174:57Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:555.67:204.612:330.71:200.56:184:56Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:206.18:064.51:010.91:59-0.26:194:55Full Moon7Tue
8Wed7:486.58:554.31:311.22:41-0.76:204:55Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:216.89:474.12:031.53:27-1.16:214:54Full Moon9Thu
10Fri8:576.910:483.82:371.94:17-1.26:224:53Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:396.811:583.63:132.25:12-1.16:234:52Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:276.43:562.66:13-0.86:244:52Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:223.511:25 AM5.94:532.97:22-0.56:244:51Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:553.612:385.46:203.28:37-0.26:254:50Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed4:044.02:094.98:323.29:450.06:264:50Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:524.43:414.510:182.610:400.26:274:49Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:294.94:594.411:281.911:240.56:284:49Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:025.36:044.312:211.26:294:48Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:315.67:014.112:020.81:060.66:304:48Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:585.97:494.012:341.21:450.16:314:47Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:236.08:333.91:021.52:21-0.36:324:47New Moon21Tue
22Wed7:486.19:153.71:271.92:55-0.46:334:46New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:126.19:573.61:522.23:30-0.56:344:46New Moon23Thu
24Fri8:386.010:433.52:162.44:05-0.46:354:46New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:055.811:343.32:402.64:44-0.36:364:45Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:355.63:062.85:26-0.16:374:45Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:353.210:08 AM5.33:333.06:110.16:374:45Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:523.210:48 AM5.04:063.27:020.36:384:45Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed11:384.67:580.56:394:45First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:023.612:484.27:183.48:550.76:404:44First Quarter30Thu
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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