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 5h 08m 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 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:034.69:164.93:010.53:070.45:406:14New Moon1Sun
2Mon9:364.39:385.03:340.33:280.75:396:15New Moon2Mon
3Tue10:123.910:015.14:090.23:481.15:376:16Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed10:553.510:275.14:480.14:071.55:366:17Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu11:483.010:595.05:330.24:251.95:356:17Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:102.66:290.34:402.35:336:18Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat7:480.45:326:19First Quarter7Sat
8Sun12:464.69:280.25:316:20First Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:254.56:143.410:43-0.110:132.85:296:21First Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:024.76:333.811:37-0.511:272.25:286:21First Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:155.06:584.312:21-0.75:276:22Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu6:165.37:254.812:221.412:59-0.85:256:23Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:095.47:545.31:100.71:35-0.75:246:24Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat7:595.38:245.71:570.02:09-0.45:236:24Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:485.18:566.02:43-0.62:430.05:226:25Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:374.69:306.13:30-0.93:160.55:206:26Full Moon16Mon
17Tue10:314.110:056.04:18-1.03:481.15:196:27Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed11:303.610:435.65:09-0.94:211.75:186:27Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:433.26:04-0.64:552.25:176:28Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:293.07:08-0.25:322.75:166:29Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:164.74:463.28:300.16:513.15:146:30Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun1:334.25:493.59:550.210:083.05:136:30Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:173.96:183.710:590.211:262.65:126:31Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:404.06:404.011:460.15:116:32Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:404.16:594.212:112.112:220.25:106:33Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:274.27:164.512:461.612:500.35:096:34Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:074.27:344.81:161.11:150.45:086:34Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat7:434.27:525.01:460.71:370.65:076:35Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:184.19:125.33:170.32:590.86:067:36New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:544.09:345.53:48-0.13:211.16:057:37New Moon30Mon
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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