34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

67°
H 74°
L 63°
ENE
4mph
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 6h 59m 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 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:143.410:355.25:01-0.24:141.65:416:14Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:152.95:480.04:292.15:406:15Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:592.66:450.34:232.55:386:15Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:090.65:376:16First Quarter4Sat
5Sun12:354.110:580.66:367:17First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:263.98:053.412:080.46:347:18First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:114.08:033.612:530.26:337:18First Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:164.28:113.812:462.51:260.06:327:19Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:044.48:244.11:222.01:530.06:307:20Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:454.68:384.51:551.52:170.06:297:21Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:234.78:564.82:270.92:390.16:287:21Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:004.79:165.23:010.43:020.36:267:22Full Moon12Sun
13Mon9:394.59:395.63:37-0.13:260.56:257:23Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:214.210:065.84:16-0.53:510.96:247:24Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:093.810:375.94:58-0.74:181.36:237:25Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:053.45:46-0.84:461.76:217:25Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:143.06:41-0.75:162.16:207:26Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat2:542.87:47-0.65:512.56:197:27Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:535.39:09-0.46:187:28Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:134.96:123.410:34-0.49:573.06:177:28Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:554.76:483.811:41-0.511:452.46:157:29Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:244.67:184.312:33-0.56:147:30Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu6:344.77:464.812:511.71:15-0.46:137:31Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:334.78:145.21:421.01:51-0.26:127:31Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:254.68:405.52:280.32:230.26:117:32Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:114.49:075.83:09-0.22:520.66:107:33New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:554.19:335.93:48-0.53:191.06:097:34New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:403.89:595.84:27-0.73:441.46:077:35New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:283.510:265.75:05-0.74:081.86:067:35New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:213.25:46-0.64:312.26:057:36Waxing Crescent30Thu
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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