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 7h 09m 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 - May 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:252.96:30-0.34:512.56:047:37Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:190.06:037:38Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun12:034.78:210.36:027:38Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:544.39:380.46:017:39First Quarter4Mon
5Tue2:144.06:433.510:480.511:013.06:007:40First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:573.86:533.811:380.55:597:41First Quarter6Wed
7Thu5:173.87:074.112:072.512:150.55:597:42First Quarter7Thu
8Fri6:193.87:244.512:521.912:460.55:587:42Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat7:133.97:435.01:311.21:140.75:577:43Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:024.08:055.42:080.61:420.85:567:44Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:493.98:325.92:46-0.12:111.15:557:45Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:363.99:026.23:25-0.72:411.35:547:45Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:263.79:366.44:08-1.13:141.65:537:46Full Moon13Wed
14Thu11:203.610:146.54:54-1.43:491.95:537:47Full Moon14Thu
15Fri12:223.45:45-1.44:292.25:527:48Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat1:323.26:40-1.35:182.55:517:48Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun2:503.37:40-1.16:232.75:517:49Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:525.54:073.58:45-0.87:592.95:507:50Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue2:074.95:063.99:53-0.510:042.75:497:51Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:364.55:514.410:54-0.211:382.15:497:51Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:044.16:294.811:440.15:487:52Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:213.97:035.312:451.312:270.55:477:53Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:293.87:345.61:390.61:050.95:477:53Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:273.78:045.92:250.01:391.35:467:54Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon9:183.68:326.03:06-0.42:111.65:467:55New Moon25Mon
26Tue10:053.59:016.03:44-0.72:401.95:457:56New Moon26Tue
27Wed10:513.49:306.04:20-0.83:092.25:457:56New Moon27Wed
28Thu11:373.310:005.84:57-0.83:382.45:457:57New Moon28Thu
29Fri12:273.25:35-0.74:082.65:447:57Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat1:203.26:15-0.54:412.75:447:58Waxing Crescent30Sat
31Sun2:193.26:57-0.25:212.95:437:59Waxing Crescent31Sun
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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