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 7h 15m 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 - Nov 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:474.34:194.411:062.911:210.46:145:01First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:154.55:234.411:562.411:590.56:145:00Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:374.86:134.512:341.86:154:59Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:575.06:554.512:300.71:061.46:164:58Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:155.37:334.412:550.91:360.96:174:57Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:345.58:084.31:171.12:050.56:184:56Full Moon6Tue
7Wed7:535.78:434.21:391.42:360.26:194:55Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:155.99:214.02:011.63:080.06:204:55Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:386.010:033.72:231.93:43-0.26:214:54Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:045.910:523.52:462.24:23-0.26:224:53Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:345.911:543.33:092.55:07-0.16:234:52Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:085.73:342.75:590.06:244:52Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:173.210:53 AM5.44:033.07:000.16:254:51Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:535.18:120.26:264:51Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu4:163.71:194.77:173.49:220.26:274:50Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:484.12:584.59:393.110:180.26:274:49Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:174.54:224.510:552.311:040.26:284:49Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:465.15:334.611:521.411:450.46:294:48Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:175.76:354.612:420.56:304:48Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:496.27:324.512:240.61:29-0.36:314:47Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:236.78:254.41:011.02:14-0.96:324:47New Moon21Wed
22Thu7:586.99:184.21:371.33:00-1.26:334:47New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:346.910:134.02:141.73:47-1.36:344:46New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:126.711:123.82:522.14:36-1.26:354:46Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun9:526.43:312.45:26-0.96:364:46Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:183.610:36 AM5.84:162.86:20-0.56:374:45Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:343.611:26 AM5.25:103.17:18-0.16:384:45Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed2:573.712:264.66:293.38:230.36:394:45First Quarter28Wed
29Thu4:033.91:474.18:423.39:260.66:394:45First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:474.23:203.810:292.810:170.86:404:44First Quarter30Fri
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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