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 56m 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 - May 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun2:153.07:14-0.15:422.66:047:37Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon12:144.78:130.26:037:38Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:594.39:290.46:027:38Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed2:143.96:413.510:450.511:093.16:017:39Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:023.77:003.711:420.56:007:40Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:253.77:184.012:162.612:250.45:597:41Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat6:263.97:364.412:592.112:590.45:597:42Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun7:164.07:564.71:341.51:280.55:587:42Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon8:004.18:175.12:080.91:560.65:577:43Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:424.18:415.52:420.32:240.85:567:44Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:244.19:075.83:18-0.22:521.05:557:45New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:084.09:376.13:56-0.63:221.25:547:45New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:563.810:116.24:38-0.93:541.65:547:46New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:523.610:496.25:24-1.14:291.95:537:47Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:563.46:15-1.15:112.25:527:48Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon2:113.37:11-0.96:032.65:517:48Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:285.63:373.48:15-0.77:192.85:517:49Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:355.14:513.79:26-0.59:152.95:507:50First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:594.75:444.110:35-0.311:062.45:497:51First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:304.46:264.611:34-0.15:497:51First Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:514.27:035.112:201.712:220.15:487:52Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:004.27:365.51:181.01:040.45:477:53Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:004.18:085.82:070.31:420.75:477:53Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue8:524.08:386.02:51-0.22:161.05:467:54Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:403.99:076.13:31-0.62:481.45:467:55Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:263.79:366.04:10-0.83:181.75:457:55Full Moon26Thu
27Fri11:133.610:065.94:49-0.83:482.15:457:56Full Moon27Fri
28Sat12:033.45:28-0.84:182.35:457:57Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:573.36:09-0.64:502.65:447:57Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:573.26:51-0.35:262.85:447:58Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue3:083.37:380.06:143.05:437:59Waning Gibbous31Tue
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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