34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 75°
L 64°
S
6mph
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 2h 36m 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 - Jul 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:403.78:247.13:05-1.31:552.35:468:09New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:253.99:127.23:51-1.72:502.25:478:09New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:094.010:007.14:37-1.73:432.15:478:09New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:534.210:486.75:21-1.64:372.05:488:09Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:374.36:03-1.25:342.05:488:08Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:224.56:43-0.76:342.15:498:08Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:265.42:074.67:22-0.17:402.15:498:08Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:204.52:544.77:590.69:032.15:508:08First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:263.73:444.88:361.310:431.85:508:07First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:003.14:355.09:181.95:518:07First Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:032.85:245.112:081.410:10 AM2.45:518:07First Quarter11Fri
12Sat7:573.06:115.31:120.811:13 AM2.75:528:07Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:543.26:555.51:590.412:132.95:538:06Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:273.47:355.72:370.01:042.95:538:06Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:533.58:125.93:10-0.21:482.85:548:05Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed10:163.68:476.13:40-0.42:262.65:548:05Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:413.79:206.24:10-0.53:022.55:558:04Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:073.99:526.24:39-0.63:382.45:568:04Full Moon18Fri
19Sat11:354.010:256.05:08-0.64:172.35:568:03Full Moon19Sat
20Sun12:044.25:37-0.44:592.25:578:03Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:354.46:04-0.25:462.25:588:02Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:074.66:320.26:412.15:588:02Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:244.61:434.87:000.77:472.05:598:01Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu1:203.92:265.17:291.29:171.76:008:00Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:443.23:205.38:041.810:591.26:008:00Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:552.84:225.68:552.36:017:59Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:013.05:276.012:200.510:21 AM2.76:027:58Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:123.36:306.41:21-0.211:48 AM2.76:037:57Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:543.77:276.82:12-0.81:002.66:037:57Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:304.08:197.12:57-1.21:592.36:047:56New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:044.39:077.13:38-1.32:522.06:057:55New Moon31Thu
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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