34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 85°
L 76°
N
3mph
High tide
8:46 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 1:56 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 27m at 8:46 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:10 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:32 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (7% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Aug 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:013.36:236.01:170.311:39 AM2.86:067:54Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:343.67:166.42:00-0.312:462.56:077:53Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:054.08:056.82:39-0.81:432.26:077:52Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat9:374.48:527.03:17-1.12:351.86:087:51Full Moon4Sat
5Sun10:114.79:387.03:54-1.23:261.46:097:50Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:475.110:256.64:31-1.14:171.16:107:49Full Moon6Mon
7Tue11:255.411:146.05:09-0.75:111.06:107:48Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:065.65:46-0.26:090.96:117:47Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:085.212:505.76:230.57:121.06:127:46Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:084.31:385.67:001.28:291.16:127:45Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:273.62:355.57:411.910:071.16:137:44Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:243.13:445.48:362.511:420.86:147:43Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:313.24:595.410:142.96:157:42Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue7:493.66:075.512:520.411:49 AM2.96:157:41Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:293.87:025.71:440.112:542.76:167:40Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:584.17:475.82:24-0.11:412.56:177:39Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:214.28:235.92:56-0.12:182.26:177:37Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:434.38:565.93:23-0.12:512.06:187:36New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:034.59:265.83:470.03:231.86:197:35New Moon19Sun
20Mon10:244.69:565.64:100.13:551.66:207:34New Moon20Mon
21Tue10:464.810:275.34:320.44:291.56:207:33New Moon21Tue
22Wed11:094.911:004.94:530.65:051.46:217:31Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu11:335.011:354.45:151.05:451.46:227:30Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri12:005.05:361.36:301.56:227:29Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:173.912:325.05:561.77:251.66:237:28Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:123.31:125.06:162.18:441.66:247:26First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:472.92:095.06:372.510:321.36:247:25First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:335.111:520.86:257:24First Quarter28Tue
29Wed7:083.24:575.49:583.16:267:23First Quarter29Wed
30Thu7:353.66:055.812:460.311:43 AM2.86:277:21Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:024.17:036.21:30-0.212:482.36:277:20Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 7% 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 near their weekly maximum.

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 (7% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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