34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H -°
L 70°
NW
2mph
High tide
7:53 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, September 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 11:58 am (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 59m at 7:53 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:13 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jan 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:074.61:323.98:042.07:580.76:594:56Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:014.93:123.29:491.58:511.36:594:57Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:555.35:062.911:150.89:511.96:594:57Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:465.56:463.012:200.16:594:58Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:345.77:513.31:11-0.46:594:59Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:205.98:353.41:53-0.86:595:00Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:016.09:103.512:382.52:30-0.96:595:01Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:396.19:403.61:212.53:04-1.06:595:02New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:136.110:093.61:582.43:36-0.96:595:03New Moon9Thu
10Fri8:466.010:373.62:322.34:06-0.86:595:03New Moon10Fri
11Sat9:175.811:063.73:062.24:35-0.66:595:04New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:485.511:363.73:412.25:03-0.46:595:05Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon10:205.14:202.25:30-0.16:595:06Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:063.810:53 AM4.65:052.25:540.36:585:07Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:383.911:30 AM4.05:572.36:180.86:585:08Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:134.112:173.37:052.26:401.36:585:09First Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:534.31:422.78:512.07:051.86:585:10First Quarter17Fri
18Sat2:434.54:292.410:391.47:422.26:575:11First Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:384.86:512.611:460.79:162.56:575:12First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:355.27:373.012:350.06:565:13Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:305.78:073.31:17-0.76:565:14Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:226.28:363.51:57-1.36:565:15Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:116.79:083.812:492.22:36-1.76:555:16Full Moon23Thu
24Fri7:587.09:414.01:401.93:15-1.96:555:17Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:437.010:174.32:291.63:53-1.86:545:18Full Moon25Sat
26Sun9:296.710:554.53:201.44:31-1.56:535:19Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:176.111:354.84:141.25:08-1.06:535:20Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue11:085.35:121.15:43-0.36:525:21Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:164.912:044.36:171.26:170.56:525:22Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu1:025.01:173.37:371.26:521.26:515:23Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:565.03:142.69:221.07:322.06:505:24Third Quarter31Fri
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 23% 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 Waning Crescent (23% 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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