34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

64°
H 74°
L 64°
NE
3mph
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 6h 47m 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 - Jul 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:264.06:400.26:252.55:468:09Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:104.72:074.07:110.57:212.65:468:09Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:524.22:524.27:450.98:362.65:478:09First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:473.63:414.48:221.310:162.35:478:09First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:103.24:314.69:101.611:381.85:488:08First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:563.05:185.010:091.95:488:08First Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:263.06:035.512:371.211:10 AM2.05:498:08Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:353.36:495.91:250.512:072.15:498:08Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:253.67:346.42:08-0.11:012.05:508:08Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:083.98:186.82:49-0.71:531.95:518:07Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:494.29:037.03:30-1.12:431.85:518:07Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:314.49:497.04:11-1.33:331.65:528:07Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:154.610:366.74:54-1.44:251.65:528:06Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:004.85:36-1.25:211.55:538:06Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:485.06:19-0.86:211.65:548:06Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:195.61:385.17:03-0.27:291.65:548:05Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:194.82:325.27:480.48:511.75:558:05Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:334.03:325.38:391.110:281.45:558:04Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:093.54:355.49:411.611:551.05:568:04Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:533.35:355.610:512.05:578:03Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:203.46:295.71:020.611:57 AM2.25:578:02Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:203.67:175.91:540.212:552.35:588:02Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed9:023.87:586.02:36-0.11:422.35:598:01Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:354.08:346.03:11-0.22:222.25:598:01Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri10:044.19:066.03:42-0.32:572.16:008:00New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:314.29:376.04:10-0.33:312.16:017:59New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:594.210:085.84:38-0.24:042.06:027:58New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:274.310:405.55:050.04:402.06:027:58New Moon28Mon
29Tue11:564.411:125.25:310.25:182.06:037:57Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:274.45:580.56:002.16:047:56Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:004.56:250.86:482.16:047:55Waxing Crescent31Thu
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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