34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 75°
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 7h 46m 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 - Dec 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:184.54:423.711:302.311:001.06:414:44First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:424.85:423.612:121.76:424:44Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:065.16:363.612:481.16:434:44Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:305.47:243.712:001.51:240.66:444:44Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:545.68:063.712:301.71:540.16:454:44Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:185.98:423.712:541.92:24-0.36:454:44Full Moon6Thu
7Fri7:486.19:243.61:242.03:00-0.66:464:44Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:126.210:063.61:542.23:36-0.76:474:44Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:486.210:543.52:242.44:18-0.86:484:45Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:246.211:483.43:002.55:00-0.86:484:45Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue10:066.03:422.75:48-0.66:494:45Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:483.510:48 AM5.64:302.86:36-0.46:504:45Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:483.611:48 AM5.25:423.07:30-0.26:514:45Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri2:483.91:004.67:182.98:240.26:514:46Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:424.32:304.19:182.59:240.56:524:46Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:244.84:063.810:421.810:120.86:534:46Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:005.45:303.711:480.911:001.16:534:47Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue5:425.96:423.712:420.06:544:47Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed6:186.47:423.81:30-0.76:544:48Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu7:006.78:363.812:301.72:12-1.26:554:48New Moon20Thu
21Fri7:426.89:243.81:181.93:00-1.56:554:49New Moon21Fri
22Sat8:186.810:123.82:002.13:42-1.56:564:49New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:006.611:003.82:422.24:24-1.36:564:50New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:366.211:483.73:242.45:06-1.06:574:50Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue10:185.84:062.55:48-0.66:574:51Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:423.711:00 AM5.24:542.76:30-0.26:574:51Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:363.711:48 AM4.65:542.87:120.36:584:52Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri2:303.812:424.07:122.98:000.86:584:53First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:184.01:543.49:122.78:481.26:584:53First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:064.23:423.010:482.29:361.66:594:54First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:424.55:242.811:481.610:181.96:594:55First Quarter31Mon
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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