34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 72°
L 65°
SE
5mph
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 5h 16m 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 - Apr 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:175.25:142.89:28-0.17:232.76:407:14First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:404.96:263.210:58-0.210:142.86:397:15First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:204.77:023.712:03-0.46:377:16First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:434.87:334.212:54-0.56:367:17Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:505.08:024.612:591.61:35-0.56:357:17Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:465.08:305.11:500.92:10-0.46:337:18Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:344.98:585.42:350.32:42-0.16:327:19Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:194.79:255.73:17-0.23:120.36:317:20Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:024.49:535.83:57-0.53:390.76:297:20Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:464.010:205.74:37-0.64:061.16:287:21Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:313.610:495.55:18-0.64:311.66:277:22Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:223.26:00-0.44:541.96:267:23Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:232.96:46-0.15:152.36:247:24Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue2:562.77:400.25:292.66:237:24Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:324.58:510.56:227:25Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu1:314.110:180.66:217:26Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:103.86:593.411:250.511:302.86:197:27Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:483.87:103.712:110.46:187:27Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:573.97:254.012:272.312:460.46:177:28Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:514.07:434.41:081.71:160.46:167:29Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:384.18:024.81:451.11:430.56:157:30Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:214.28:255.32:210.52:100.66:137:30Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu9:034.28:515.72:57-0.12:370.86:127:31New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:474.19:216.03:36-0.63:061.16:117:32New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:333.99:546.24:17-1.03:371.46:107:33New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:253.610:326.25:03-1.24:111.76:097:34New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:253.35:53-1.24:492.06:087:34Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:363.26:49-1.05:352.36:077:35Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:075.73:003.17:51-0.86:402.66:067:36Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu1:105.34:253.49:02-0.58:202.76:057:37First Quarter30Thu
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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