34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H 75°
L 64°
SSW
8mph
High tide
1:03 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 8:32 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 06m at 1:03 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jan 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:247.09:534.42:061.53:31-1.76:594:55New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:096.910:394.52:561.54:15-1.66:594:56New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:576.511:274.63:491.54:59-1.36:594:57Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat10:485.94:461.55:43-0.86:594:58Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:184.711:43 AM5.15:491.76:29-0.26:594:59Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:124.812:474.27:041.77:180.47:004:59First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:114.82:123.58:411.78:151.17:005:00First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:145.03:583.110:211.39:231.67:005:01First Quarter8Wed
9Thu4:155.15:393.111:370.810:301.96:595:02First Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:095.36:533.312:340.36:595:03Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat5:565.57:433.51:18-0.16:595:04Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun6:375.68:193.612:192.11:54-0.46:595:05Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon7:135.88:493.712:592.12:25-0.56:595:06Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:455.89:163.81:352.02:54-0.66:595:07Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:165.89:433.92:071.93:21-0.66:595:07Full Moon15Wed
16Thu8:465.810:113.92:391.83:48-0.56:585:08Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:165.610:404.03:121.84:15-0.46:585:09Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:465.311:114.03:481.84:42-0.26:585:10Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun10:194.911:434.14:261.95:100.16:575:11Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon10:544.55:101.95:370.46:575:12Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:184.211:36 AM3.96:022.06:060.86:575:13Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:004.212:333.37:112.06:401.26:565:14Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu1:514.42:052.88:521.87:261.76:565:15Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri2:534.64:132.710:281.28:422.06:555:16Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:575.05:492.911:340.510:092.16:555:17Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:575.46:493.312:25-0.26:545:18Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon5:515.97:333.71:10-0.86:535:19Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue6:426.48:124.112:191.71:52-1.36:535:20Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:306.78:504.41:121.42:32-1.66:525:21New Moon29Wed
30Thu8:166.89:294.72:031.13:12-1.76:525:22New Moon30Thu
31Fri9:026.610:094.92:520.93:52-1.56:515:23New Moon31Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (67% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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