34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H 75°
L 64°
SW
11mph
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 6h 54m 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 - Apr 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:244.69:414.93:260.53:290.46:417:14Full Moon1Sun
2Mon9:574.39:595.13:560.23:470.76:397:15Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:304.010:185.24:280.14:051.06:387:16Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:063.710:395.25:010.04:221.46:377:16Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu11:463.311:015.15:380.04:391.76:357:17Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri12:362.96:190.14:522.06:347:18Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat1:482.57:090.34:552.36:337:19Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:024.88:180.56:317:19Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:514.59:550.56:307:20Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:184.37:363.211:150.210:033.16:297:21Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:114.37:183.512:08-0.16:287:22Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:344.57:314.012:49-0.36:267:22Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri6:374.87:524.512:471.81:25-0.46:257:23Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:335.08:175.11:361.01:58-0.46:247:24Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun8:255.08:465.72:220.22:31-0.26:227:25Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:154.99:176.13:08-0.53:040.26:217:25New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:064.69:516.43:55-1.13:370.66:207:26New Moon17Tue
18Wed11:004.110:286.54:44-1.44:121.16:197:27New Moon18Wed
19Thu12:003.75:36-1.44:481.66:187:28Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:113.36:32-1.25:272.16:167:28Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat2:403.07:35-0.86:152.56:157:29Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:515.34:343.18:51-0.47:312.96:147:30First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:044.75:543.410:15-0.210:012.96:137:31First Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:384.36:393.811:26-0.111:452.56:127:32First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:084.17:124.112:190.06:117:32First Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:184.17:374.412:472.01:000.26:097:33Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri7:144.17:594.71:331.41:310.46:087:34Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat8:004.08:184.92:100.91:570.76:077:35Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun8:403.98:375.22:430.52:191.06:067:35Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon9:173.88:565.33:140.12:391.26:057:36Full Moon30Mon
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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