34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 75°
L 64°
SSW
10mph
High tide
2:01 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 10:19 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 42m at 2:01 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 - Dec 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:004.32:493.99:422.69:430.86:414:44Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:424.64:173.611:022.010:291.16:424:44Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:174.95:353.511:591.411:081.56:424:44Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue5:475.26:413.412:440.86:434:44Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed6:145.47:333.41:210.36:444:44Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:405.68:163.512:112.11:54-0.16:454:44Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:065.88:543.512:402.32:26-0.36:464:44New Moon7Fri
8Sat7:345.99:303.51:092.42:58-0.56:464:44New Moon8Sat
9Sun8:036.010:083.51:382.53:32-0.66:474:44New Moon9Sun
10Mon8:336.010:493.42:092.54:07-0.66:484:45New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:066.011:323.42:412.64:45-0.66:494:45Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:415.83:172.75:24-0.56:494:45Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:183.410:19 AM5.54:002.86:03-0.36:504:45Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:063.511:03 AM5.14:562.96:44-0.16:514:46Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat1:553.711:58 AM4.66:112.97:280.36:514:46First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:424.11:104.07:522.88:150.76:524:46First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:244.52:503.59:422.29:071.16:534:47First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:055.04:333.210:591.39:581.46:534:47First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:465.66:023.312:000.46:544:47Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu5:296.27:133.412:52-0.56:544:48Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:146.68:103.61:40-1.26:554:48Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:007.08:593.712:312.12:27-1.66:554:49Full Moon22Sat
23Sun7:467.29:463.81:212.13:12-1.86:564:49Full Moon23Sun
24Mon8:317.110:333.92:112.13:58-1.86:564:50Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:176.911:213.93:002.14:43-1.66:574:50Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:046.43:522.25:26-1.16:574:51Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:083.910:51 AM5.84:482.36:08-0.66:584:52Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:574.011:40 AM5.05:492.46:480.06:584:52Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:474.112:354.27:032.57:290.66:584:53Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:384.31:473.48:432.38:111.26:584:54Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon3:284.53:332.910:271.98:511.86:594:54Third Quarter31Mon
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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