34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H 75°
L 63°
E
4mph
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 6h 07m 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 - Sep 2009

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:064.28:155.72:420.12:102.26:277:19Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:234.58:475.83:070.12:411.96:287:18Full Moon2Wed
3Thu9:414.79:175.73:290.13:131.66:297:17Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:014.99:485.53:510.33:451.36:297:15Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:225.110:215.24:120.54:211.16:307:14Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:465.310:584.74:340.84:591.06:317:13Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon11:125.411:404.24:561.25:420.96:327:11Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:425.55:181.66:320.96:327:10Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:323.712:185.55:402.07:351.06:337:08Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:483.11:075.46:032.49:041.06:347:07Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:192.92:175.36:262.810:480.76:347:06Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:525.36:357:04Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun7:143.65:175.612:010.311:03 AM3.16:367:03Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:404.16:256.012:54-0.112:212.66:367:01Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:074.57:236.21:37-0.41:181.96:377:00Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:365.08:136.32:15-0.52:081.36:386:59Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:055.59:006.22:50-0.42:550.76:386:57New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:355.89:465.83:22-0.13:410.36:396:56New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:066.110:325.33:540.34:270.16:406:54New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:386.111:204.74:240.85:140.16:406:53Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon11:116.04:531.46:030.26:416:52Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:144.111:45 AM5.85:222.06:570.56:426:50Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:193.512:245.45:472.58:020.86:436:49Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu3:023.21:135.06:072.99:331.06:436:47First Quarter24Thu
25Fri2:304.611:081.06:446:46First Quarter25Fri
26Sat7:273.64:154.510:253.56:456:45First Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:333.95:354.612:110.812:013.26:456:43First Quarter27Sun
28Mon7:474.16:304.812:550.612:472.76:466:42Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue8:024.37:145.01:280.51:232.36:476:40Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:174.67:525.11:550.51:551.86:486:39Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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