34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

67°
H 75°
L 64°
ENE
4mph
Low tide
6:39 am

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 22m at 6:39 am (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:033.61:584.77:001.78:532.06:057:55Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:133.02:484.87:212.110:451.86:067:54Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:432.73:525.07:462.56:077:53Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed5:005.312:081.26:077:52Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu8:043.26:025.71:030.611:16 AM2.96:087:51Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:313.56:576.21:470.012:282.76:097:50Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:583.97:476.72:26-0.51:262.36:097:49Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:264.28:347.03:02-0.92:181.96:107:48New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:584.69:207.03:39-1.13:081.56:117:47New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:315.010:066.84:15-1.03:581.26:127:46New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:085.310:546.24:51-0.84:501.06:127:45Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:465.611:455.55:27-0.35:460.96:137:44Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:285.76:020.36:470.96:147:43Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:434.61:135.76:381.07:571.06:157:42Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:533.82:065.67:161.79:271.06:157:41First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:353.23:125.58:002.411:070.86:167:39First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:523.24:305.49:222.96:177:38First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:313.55:445.512:260.411:18 AM3.06:177:37Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:173.86:455.61:240.112:352.96:187:36Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:474.07:345.82:08-0.11:282.66:197:35Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat9:114.28:135.92:43-0.22:072.36:207:34Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:324.48:475.93:12-0.12:412.16:207:32Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:524.59:185.83:38-0.13:121.86:217:31Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:134.79:475.64:010.13:431.66:227:30Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:344.810:185.44:230.34:161.56:227:29Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:564.910:495.04:440.64:511.46:237:27Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:205.011:234.55:050.95:291.46:247:26Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:455.15:261.36:111.46:247:25Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:024.012:145.15:451.77:011.56:257:24Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:523.412:505.06:022.18:091.66:267:22Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue2:122.91:405.06:172.59:551.56:277:21Third Quarter31Tue
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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