34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

79°
H -°
L 76°
SSE
1mph
Low tide
3:27 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 10, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 27m at 3:27 am (-0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 9:41 am (5.3 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 - May 2089

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:354.05:033.39:290.69:262.96:037:38Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:573.65:543.610:380.811:232.66:027:39Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:323.56:283.911:330.86:017:40Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:473.66:564.212:232.112:160.86:007:40Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu6:463.77:224.61:061.512:520.85:597:41Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:353.87:485.01:431.01:250.85:587:42Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:194.08:155.42:180.41:570.95:587:43Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:004.18:455.82:54-0.12:291.05:577:43New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:424.19:176.03:31-0.63:021.15:567:44New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:274.09:526.24:11-0.93:381.35:557:45New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:153.910:316.24:54-1.14:171.55:547:46New Moon11Wed
12Thu12:093.85:41-1.15:011.85:537:46Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:093.76:31-1.05:532.05:537:47Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:055.72:163.77:26-0.86:572.35:527:48Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:045.23:293.88:27-0.48:242.45:517:49First Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:164.74:374.19:34-0.110:112.25:517:49First Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:434.25:334.510:400.111:391.75:507:50First Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:114.06:205.011:380.45:497:51First Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:273.97:025.412:451.012:280.65:497:52Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri7:333.97:405.71:390.41:130.85:487:52Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:284.08:155.92:26-0.11:531.15:477:53Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:163.98:486.03:07-0.52:291.35:477:54Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:593.99:206.03:46-0.73:031.55:467:55Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:413.89:515.94:23-0.83:361.85:467:55Full Moon24Tue
25Wed11:243.710:225.75:00-0.74:102.05:457:56Full Moon25Wed
26Thu12:083.65:37-0.64:442.25:457:57Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:553.56:15-0.45:222.45:457:57Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:453.56:54-0.16:062.65:447:58Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:074.72:423.57:360.27:022.85:447:58Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:514.33:423.68:220.58:222.85:447:59Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue1:483.84:363.89:150.810:162.75:438:00Third Quarter31Tue
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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