34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H -°
L 64°
WSW
6mph
Low tide
10:19 pm

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 2h 38m at 10:19 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:25 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 - Apr 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri11:593.411:254.95:450.04:591.75:416:14Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:152.96:410.35:222.25:406:15Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:044.57:570.55:386:15Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon12:584.19:370.65:376:16Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:343.96:483.410:560.410:552.95:366:17Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed4:133.97:003.611:490.211:512.55:346:18Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:214.17:143.812:280.15:336:18Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri6:104.47:294.012:272.112:580.05:326:19Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:504.67:464.312:581.61:25-0.15:306:20Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:254.78:044.61:281.21:49-0.15:296:21Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:594.88:254.91:590.72:130.15:286:21New Moon11Mon
12Tue8:344.78:475.22:320.32:370.35:266:22New Moon12Tue
13Wed9:114.59:125.43:070.03:020.65:256:23New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:534.29:405.53:46-0.33:280.95:246:24New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:403.810:125.54:29-0.43:551.35:236:24Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat11:383.310:515.45:17-0.44:251.85:216:25Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:553.06:15-0.34:592.25:206:26Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon2:512.97:27-0.25:492.65:196:27First Quarter18Mon
19Tue12:434.94:403.28:55-0.27:492.95:186:28First Quarter19Tue
20Wed2:134.75:343.610:15-0.310:082.75:176:28First Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:494.66:104.111:15-0.511:252.05:156:29First Quarter21Thu
22Fri5:064.86:424.512:04-0.65:146:30Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat6:104.97:125.012:211.312:45-0.55:136:31Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:045.08:415.41:090.62:21-0.36:127:31Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:534.99:105.72:540.02:540.06:117:32Full Moon25Mon
26Tue9:384.69:395.83:36-0.43:250.46:107:33Full Moon26Tue
27Wed10:234.310:085.84:17-0.63:540.96:097:34Full Moon27Wed
28Thu11:103.910:375.74:58-0.74:221.36:077:35Full Moon28Thu
29Fri12:013.65:41-0.64:501.86:067:35Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat1:003.26:25-0.45:162.26:057:36Waning Gibbous30Sat
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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