34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H 75°
L 64°
SW
11mph
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 6h 35m 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 - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:145.71:375.07:01-0.17:231.86:057:54Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:134.92:265.27:410.68:461.76:067:53First Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:284.03:225.38:251.310:251.36:077:52First Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:113.44:235.59:202.011:540.86:077:52First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:093.25:245.710:332.46:087:51First Quarter5Sun
6Mon7:443.56:235.91:040.211:49 AM2.76:097:50Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:423.77:166.11:58-0.212:552.76:107:49Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:203.98:026.22:42-0.51:482.66:107:48Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu9:524.18:426.33:20-0.62:302.56:117:47Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:204.29:176.33:54-0.63:072.36:127:46Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:474.29:506.14:25-0.53:412.26:137:45Full Moon11Sat
12Sun11:134.310:225.94:53-0.34:152.16:137:44Full Moon12Sun
13Mon11:404.310:545.65:210.04:512.06:147:42Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:074.45:460.35:292.06:157:41Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:354.56:110.76:122.16:157:40Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:024.61:044.56:341.17:012.16:167:39Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri12:434.01:384.56:551.68:042.16:177:38Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:393.42:194.67:162.19:432.06:187:37Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun3:302.93:164.77:382.511:291.66:187:36Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:264.96:197:34Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:573.35:325.312:361.010:46 AM3.16:207:33Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:223.66:305.81:240.412:073.06:207:32Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:473.97:216.32:05-0.21:052.76:217:31Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri9:134.28:096.72:42-0.61:552.36:227:30Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat9:414.58:546.93:18-0.92:411.86:237:28New Moon25Sat
26Sun10:134.89:396.93:54-1.03:281.56:237:27New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:465.110:256.64:30-0.94:171.16:247:26New Moon27Mon
28Tue11:235.311:146.05:07-0.55:100.96:257:24Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:015.55:430.06:070.96:257:23Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:085.312:435.66:190.77:100.96:267:22Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:104.41:315.66:551.48:270.96:277:21First Quarter31Fri
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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