34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

65°
H -°
L 62°
ESE
3mph
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 4h 33m 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 - Dec 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:065.55:403.911:510.811:181.16:414:44Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue5:495.96:464.012:430.16:424:44Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:306.27:404.112:051.31:29-0.46:434:44Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:086.58:274.112:481.52:11-0.86:434:44Full Moon4Thu
5Fri7:456.59:114.11:281.62:50-0.96:444:44Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:206.59:544.02:061.83:29-1.06:454:44Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:556.310:384.02:442.04:07-0.86:464:44Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:296.011:233.93:222.24:45-0.66:474:44Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:055.64:012.45:23-0.36:474:44Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:093.810:42 AM5.14:452.66:010.16:484:45Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu1:003.811:22 AM4.65:372.76:410.56:494:45Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:553.812:114.06:442.87:250.96:504:45Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat2:534.01:193.58:272.88:171.26:504:45Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:444.22:583.210:122.49:131.56:514:46Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:264.54:333.111:181.810:061.76:524:46Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue5:024.85:483.112:041.26:524:46Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:365.26:453.312:430.66:534:47Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:105.67:303.51:180.06:534:47Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:456.08:103.712:161.81:54-0.56:544:47Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:216.38:493.912:561.82:30-0.96:554:48New Moon20Sat
21Sun7:586.69:294.01:371.83:09-1.26:554:48New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:376.710:124.12:201.83:49-1.36:564:49New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:196.610:584.23:051.84:31-1.36:564:49Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:056.211:474.33:561.85:14-1.06:564:50Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu10:555.74:531.95:59-0.76:574:51Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:394.411:52 AM5.05:592.06:47-0.16:574:51Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat1:364.61:024.27:212.07:400.46:584:52First Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:374.92:333.69:041.78:420.96:584:52First Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:375.14:163.310:371.29:481.46:584:53First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:345.55:473.311:470.510:501.66:584:54Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed5:255.86:523.512:42-0.16:594:55Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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