34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

64°
H 75°
L 64°
ENE
2mph
Low tide
6:14 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 51m at 6:14 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:284.21:384.66:521.27:482.26:057:55Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat1:183.72:234.67:221.69:132.16:067:54First Quarter2Sat
3Sun2:353.23:214.88:002.010:531.76:077:53First Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:333.04:265.19:022.36:077:52First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:173.15:275.512:061.110:31 AM2.56:087:51First Quarter5Tue
6Wed7:233.46:245.91:000.511:47 AM2.46:097:50Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:093.87:166.41:46-0.112:502.26:097:49Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:474.28:066.82:28-0.61:451.96:107:48Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat9:244.68:537.03:08-0.92:371.56:117:47Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:025.09:396.93:47-1.13:271.26:127:46Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:415.210:266.64:27-1.04:181.06:127:45Full Moon11Mon
12Tue11:225.511:166.05:07-0.75:110.96:137:44Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed12:065.65:47-0.26:081.06:147:43Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:095.312:525.56:270.47:101.16:157:42Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:084.51:435.47:091.18:231.26:157:41Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:223.82:435.37:561.79:581.36:167:39Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:063.43:535.29:002.311:311.06:177:38Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:573.45:055.210:322.66:177:37Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue7:183.66:085.312:410.711:53 AM2.66:187:36Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:073.97:015.51:330.412:532.56:197:35Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:404.17:445.72:130.21:382.36:207:34Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:074.38:205.82:450.12:152.16:207:32Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat9:304.48:525.83:130.12:471.96:217:31New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:524.69:225.73:380.23:181.76:227:30New Moon24Sun
25Mon10:154.79:525.64:020.23:501.56:227:29New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:394.810:235.44:260.44:231.56:237:27New Moon26Tue
27Wed11:044.910:565.04:500.64:591.46:247:26Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu11:314.911:334.65:150.95:391.46:247:25Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:025.05:401.26:231.56:257:24Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:154.112:375.06:061.67:171.66:267:22Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun1:093.61:204.96:352.08:311.66:277:21First Quarter31Sun
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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