34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

67°
H 74°
L 63°
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 2h 05m 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 - Jul 2011

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:593.89:486.54:30-0.93:332.25:468:09New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:364.010:286.35:05-1.04:182.15:468:09New Moon2Sat
3Sun12:144.25:41-0.95:082.15:478:09Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:544.46:18-0.76:042.15:478:09Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue1:374.66:55-0.37:092.05:488:08Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:534.82:244.97:340.38:271.95:488:08First Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:004.03:175.28:160.810:031.65:498:08First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:313.44:155.59:071.411:331.05:498:08First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:203.15:135.810:111.95:508:08First Quarter9Sat
10Sun6:593.26:096.112:440.311:21 AM2.25:508:07Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:113.47:036.41:42-0.312:272.35:518:07Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:013.77:526.62:31-0.81:262.35:528:07Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:413.98:376.73:13-1.02:182.25:528:06Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:184.19:196.63:53-1.13:042.15:538:06Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:534.29:586.44:29-1.03:482.05:538:06Full Moon15Fri
16Sat11:284.310:356.05:04-0.84:302.05:548:05Full Moon16Sat
17Sun12:034.45:37-0.55:132.05:558:05Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:374.46:070.05:582.15:558:04Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:114.56:360.46:472.25:568:04Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:294.41:474.57:030.97:452.25:578:03Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu1:153.72:284.57:291.49:072.25:578:03Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:213.13:184.67:561.910:571.95:588:02Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:272.74:154.88:312.45:598:01Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun6:532.85:125.012:191.59:45 AM2.75:598:01Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon8:053.16:055.31:121.011:14 AM2.86:008:00Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:373.36:525.71:520.512:192.76:017:59Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed9:023.67:366.12:260.01:122.66:017:59Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:273.88:166.42:58-0.41:582.36:027:58Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:544.18:566.63:30-0.72:422.16:037:57New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:234.49:366.64:02-0.83:261.86:047:56New Moon30Sat
31Sun10:554.710:186.44:35-0.84:121.66:047:56New Moon31Sun
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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