34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H 74°
L 63°
SSE
6mph
High tide
2:01 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 10:19 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 15m at 2:01 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 1986

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:215.05:473.19:48-0.38:293.05:416:14Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:034.76:253.511:05-0.510:482.75:396:15Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu4:344.86:543.912:01-0.75:386:16Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri5:445.07:194.312:44-0.75:376:16Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat6:395.17:444.612:471.51:20-0.65:356:17Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun7:245.18:064.91:281.01:50-0.45:346:18Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon8:034.98:285.12:050.52:16-0.15:336:19New Moon7Mon
8Tue8:404.68:505.22:400.22:390.35:316:19New Moon8Tue
9Wed9:174.39:115.33:140.03:000.75:306:20New Moon9Wed
10Thu9:543.99:325.33:48-0.13:201.25:296:21New Moon10Thu
11Fri10:343.59:545.24:23-0.13:381.65:276:22Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat11:213.110:185.05:010.03:532.05:266:22Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:242.75:450.24:012.35:256:23Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon11:214.56:400.45:246:24Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:010.65:226:25First Quarter15Tue
16Wed12:184.29:410.65:216:25First Quarter16Wed
17Thu2:074.06:393.410:460.310:333.05:206:26First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:514.06:373.711:300.111:282.45:196:27First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:004.36:474.012:04-0.15:176:28Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun5:554.57:044.512:111.812:35-0.15:166:29Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon6:444.77:255.012:511.11:04-0.15:156:29Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:314.87:505.51:310.31:330.15:146:30Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed8:174.78:186.02:13-0.42:030.45:136:31Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:064.48:506.32:58-0.92:340.85:126:32Full Moon24Thu
25Fri9:594.19:266.43:45-1.33:071.25:106:32Full Moon25Fri
26Sat11:003.610:066.34:37-1.43:421.75:096:33Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:113.36:33-1.25:222.16:087:34Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:413.17:37-1.06:112.66:077:35Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:525.54:303.28:53-0.77:332.96:067:36Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed2:084.95:453.610:15-0.510:032.96:057:36Third Quarter30Wed
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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