34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H -°
L 64°
SW
9mph
Low tide
10:19 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 22m at 10:19 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:25 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Oct 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:095.08:575.32:540.42:581.36:486:38New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:265.29:295.13:140.63:290.96:496:36New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:455.510:044.93:340.84:030.66:506:35New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:065.610:424.53:541.14:390.46:506:34New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:295.811:264.04:141.55:200.36:516:32Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:565.84:351.96:070.46:526:31Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:203.611:29 AM5.74:552.37:030.46:536:30Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:383.112:115.55:142.78:180.56:536:28Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:135.39:560.56:546:27First Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:495.111:160.26:556:26First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:523.84:335.210:383.46:566:24First Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:114.25:515.412:13-0.112:032.86:576:23Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:364.76:545.612:58-0.31:002.06:576:22Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:025.27:485.71:37-0.31:491.26:586:21Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat8:305.78:385.62:12-0.12:350.56:596:19Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:586.19:255.32:440.23:200.07:006:18Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:286.410:134.93:150.64:04-0.47:016:17Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:586.511:034.43:451.24:49-0.57:016:16Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:296.411:593.94:141.75:35-0.47:026:15Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:016.14:422.26:25-0.17:036:13Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:083.511:36 AM5.75:072.77:220.27:046:12Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:503.312:175.25:273.18:340.67:056:11Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:154.710:050.77:066:10Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:573.82:534.39:263.711:180.77:066:09Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:024.04:364.211:393.37:076:08Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:174.25:474.312:080.612:302.87:086:07Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:324.56:394.512:440.61:072.37:096:06Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:474.87:234.51:130.71:391.77:106:05Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:035.18:034.61:380.82:111.27:116:04Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:205.47:414.51:000.91:430.76:125:03Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon7:405.78:194.41:221.22:160.26:135:02New Moon31Mon
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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (56% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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