34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

79°
H 88°
L 77°
WSW
3mph
Low tide
1:56 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, September 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 40m at 1:56 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 8:01 pm (6.5 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 - Jan 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:195.911:004.03:142.04:28-0.76:594:56Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:535.511:344.03:532.14:59-0.46:594:56Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu10:275.14:342.15:280.06:594:57Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:104.011:03 AM4.55:202.25:560.46:594:58Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:474.011:43 AM3.96:142.36:240.96:594:59Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun1:294.112:353.37:292.36:531.46:595:00Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:174.22:052.79:202.17:291.86:595:01Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:114.44:252.510:541.68:272.16:595:01Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed4:044.76:142.711:531.09:482.46:595:02Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:545.17:093.012:350.36:595:03Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri5:395.57:443.31:12-0.36:595:04Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat6:235.98:153.51:47-0.86:595:05Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun7:056.38:463.812:412.12:23-1.26:595:06New Moon13Sun
14Mon7:476.69:194.11:271.82:58-1.56:585:07New Moon14Mon
15Tue8:286.79:554.32:131.63:35-1.56:585:08New Moon15Tue
16Wed9:116.610:334.53:011.44:12-1.46:585:09New Moon16Wed
17Thu9:566.211:144.83:511.34:49-1.16:585:10Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri10:455.511:574.94:471.25:27-0.56:575:11Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat11:404.75:491.26:060.16:575:12Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:455.012:473.87:021.26:480.86:575:13First Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:405.12:213.08:381.17:391.56:565:14First Quarter21Mon
22Tue2:455.24:272.810:210.78:542.06:565:15First Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:545.36:143.011:400.210:222.36:555:16First Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:595.57:183.312:38-0.36:555:17Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri5:565.77:583.61:24-0.76:545:18Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:445.98:303.812:322.12:01-0.96:545:19Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:255.98:584.01:172.02:34-0.96:535:19Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:015.99:254.11:551.83:03-0.96:525:20Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:345.89:504.22:301.63:30-0.76:525:21Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:055.610:154.23:041.53:56-0.56:515:22Full Moon30Wed
31Thu9:365.310:414.33:381.54:20-0.26:505:23Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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