34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H -°
L 64°
SW
10mph
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 4h 34m 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 - Jan 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:286.39:183.61:052.22:48-1.06:594:55New Moon1Sun
2Mon8:026.39:573.61:432.33:24-1.06:594:56New Moon2Mon
3Tue8:366.110:343.62:192.34:00-0.96:594:56New Moon3Tue
4Wed9:096.011:123.62:542.44:34-0.86:594:57New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:425.711:503.63:302.45:08-0.57:004:58Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri10:165.34:082.55:42-0.27:004:59Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat12:293.610:51 AM4.94:522.66:150.17:005:00Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:113.611:30 AM4.45:442.76:490.57:005:01Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon1:553.712:173.86:542.77:241.07:005:01First Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:423.91:293.28:432.58:061.47:005:02First Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:274.23:282.810:292.08:571.86:595:03First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:094.65:232.711:351.39:542.06:595:04First Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:505.06:442.912:220.66:595:05Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:315.47:353.21:03-0.16:595:06Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:135.98:163.51:42-0.86:595:07Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:566.48:533.712:312.22:21-1.36:595:08Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:396.79:323.81:182.13:01-1.66:585:09Full Moon17Tue
18Wed8:236.910:114.02:051.93:42-1.86:585:10Full Moon18Wed
19Thu9:086.910:534.12:531.84:24-1.76:585:11Full Moon19Thu
20Fri9:556.611:374.23:441.75:05-1.46:575:12Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat10:446.04:411.75:47-1.06:575:13Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun12:234.411:39 AM5.25:441.76:28-0.36:575:14Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon1:124.612:424.36:581.77:120.46:565:15Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue2:074.82:063.48:351.58:021.16:565:16Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed3:065.04:012.910:181.19:051.76:555:17Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu4:065.25:582.911:380.410:182.26:555:17Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:025.47:183.212:38-0.26:545:18Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat5:545.68:073.41:25-0.66:535:19Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun6:415.78:423.612:232.42:04-0.86:535:20Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:215.89:113.71:092.32:39-1.06:525:21Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue7:565.99:383.81:462.23:10-0.96:515:22New Moon31Tue
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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