34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H 91°
L 75°
NNW
3mph
High tide
9:13 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 2:42 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 22m at 9:13 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:09 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:33 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Oct 2087

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:393.611:50 AM5.15:252.47:131.16:486:38Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:453.312:294.85:492.78:191.36:496:36Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri3:403.11:254.56:193.09:491.36:506:35First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:463.32:544.37:493.311:061.16:516:34First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:263.64:314.410:473.211:580.96:516:32First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:504.05:414.611:572.76:526:31First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:124.46:364.912:380.712:442.26:536:30Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:364.87:245.11:120.51:261.56:546:28Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:025.38:105.31:450.52:070.86:546:27Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:305.88:555.32:170.52:480.26:556:26Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:026.29:415.22:500.63:31-0.36:566:24Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:366.510:294.93:240.84:17-0.66:576:23Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:146.711:234.54:001.25:07-0.76:576:22Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue10:566.64:401.56:01-0.66:586:21Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:244.211:44 AM6.35:242.07:00-0.46:596:19Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:373.812:405.96:172.48:09-0.17:006:18Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:053.71:495.47:292.89:280.27:016:17Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:363.93:164.99:192.910:460.37:016:16Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:434.34:464.811:072.611:480.47:026:14Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:314.76:014.712:192.07:036:13Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:105.07:024.712:370.51:131.47:046:12Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:425.37:534.71:180.71:571.07:056:11Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:105.68:364.61:520.92:350.67:066:10Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:365.79:144.52:211.13:090.37:066:09New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:005.89:494.32:461.43:410.17:076:08New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:235.810:254.23:111.64:140.07:086:07New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:485.811:034.03:351.94:470.07:096:06New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:145.711:453.73:592.15:230.17:106:05Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:415.54:252.36:030.37:116:03Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:353.511:13 AM5.34:532.66:470.57:126:03Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:353.411:49 AM5.05:262.87:380.77:136:02Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 2% 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 New Moon (2% 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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