34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

67°
H 75°
L 64°
ENE
3mph
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 3h 07m 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 - Jan 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun3:214.54:022.710:431.89:011.96:594:55First Quarter1Sun
2Mon4:114.75:512.811:491.210:042.26:594:56First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:574.97:013.012:350.76:594:57Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed5:385.27:423.21:110.26:594:57Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:175.58:133.41:43-0.26:594:58Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri6:525.88:413.512:302.32:13-0.57:004:59Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:276.09:093.71:092.22:43-0.87:005:00Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:006.29:383.81:462.03:13-0.97:005:01Full Moon8Sun
9Mon8:356.210:094.02:231.93:44-1.07:005:02Full Moon9Mon
10Tue9:106.110:434.13:031.84:16-0.96:595:02Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:495.811:194.33:461.84:49-0.76:595:03Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu10:315.411:584.44:351.75:23-0.46:595:04Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri11:194.75:311.75:580.16:595:05Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:424.612:174.06:391.76:360.76:595:06Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun1:334.81:383.38:091.57:221.26:595:07Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon2:335.03:332.89:531.18:261.76:585:08Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:385.35:262.911:140.49:482.16:585:09Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed4:415.76:453.212:16-0.36:585:10Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu5:406.07:363.61:06-0.96:585:11Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:326.38:163.912:092.01:50-1.26:575:12Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:206.58:524.11:031.82:29-1.46:575:13New Moon21Sat
22Sun8:036.59:274.31:511.63:06-1.46:565:14New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:436.310:014.42:351.53:41-1.26:565:15New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:226.010:354.53:181.44:14-0.96:555:16New Moon24Tue
25Wed10:005.511:094.54:001.44:45-0.46:555:17Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:384.911:434.54:441.55:150.16:545:18Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri11:174.25:311.65:420.66:545:19Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat12:194.412:013.56:241.76:071.26:535:20Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:594.41:012.97:361.86:311.76:535:21First Quarter29Sun
30Mon1:494.33:102.49:341.76:572.16:525:22First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:544.311:121.36:515:23First 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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