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 43m 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 - Sep 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:333.62:285.57:362.110:050.96:277:19First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:393.33:415.38:352.811:380.66:287:18First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:473.55:015.310:313.16:297:17First Quarter3Mon
4Tue7:543.86:115.512:480.212:083.06:297:15Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:304.17:085.71:40-0.11:102.86:307:14Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:584.37:545.82:21-0.21:552.56:317:12Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri9:214.48:325.92:55-0.22:302.26:327:11Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat9:424.59:055.93:24-0.23:011.96:327:10Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:034.79:355.73:490.03:311.76:337:08Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:234.810:055.54:120.24:021.56:347:07Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:444.910:365.24:340.54:341.46:347:06Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:065.011:094.74:560.85:091.36:357:04Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu11:295.011:464.25:161.25:481.36:367:03Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:545.05:351.76:321.46:367:01Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:303.712:234.95:522.17:271.56:377:00Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:353.21:004.96:052.58:491.56:386:59Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:584.810:421.36:386:57Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:304.811:580.86:396:56Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed7:463.65:005.110:483.46:406:54Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:533.96:085.512:500.312:083.06:416:53Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:124.37:056.01:31-0.21:032.46:416:52Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:364.77:556.42:09-0.51:501.86:426:50Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun9:035.18:426.52:44-0.62:361.26:436:49New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:325.59:296.33:18-0.63:220.66:436:47New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:045.910:175.93:52-0.34:100.26:446:46New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:386.111:085.34:260.25:010.06:456:45Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu11:156.25:000.85:56-0.16:456:43Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:054.611:55 AM6.15:351.56:560.16:466:42Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:153.912:415.86:112.28:060.36:476:40Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:513.51:385.46:522.89:380.56:486:39First Quarter30Sun
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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