34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

67°
H 75°
L 64°
ENE
4mph
Low tide
6:39 am

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 20m at 6:39 am (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jun 1987

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon3:263.27:420.06:173.05:437:59Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:314.64:223.48:300.37:403.15:438:00First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:264.25:003.79:200.59:423.05:438:01First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:393.85:284.010:080.711:172.55:428:01First Quarter4Thu
5Fri4:093.55:534.410:501.05:428:02First Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:323.36:184.912:171.811:29 AM1.25:428:02Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun6:473.36:475.41:061.112:061.45:428:03Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:523.47:205.91:500.312:431.75:428:03Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:493.57:566.42:33-0.41:231.95:428:04Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:413.68:366.73:16-1.12:062.05:428:04Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:323.69:196.94:02-1.52:502.25:428:05Full Moon11Thu
12Fri11:253.610:047.04:49-1.73:382.35:428:05Full Moon12Fri
13Sat12:203.75:39-1.74:302.35:428:05Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun1:153.76:29-1.65:312.55:428:06Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon2:123.97:20-1.26:412.55:428:06Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue12:475.73:094.28:11-0.78:042.55:428:07Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed1:534.94:044.59:04-0.29:472.35:428:07Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:124.24:534.99:570.411:221.75:428:07Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri4:443.65:385.210:481.05:428:07Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:163.36:195.612:361.111:36 AM1.55:428:08Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:403.26:575.81:350.412:201.95:428:08Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:463.37:345.92:22-0.11:022.25:438:08Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue9:363.48:086.03:03-0.41:412.45:438:08Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:183.58:426.03:39-0.62:192.65:438:08New Moon24Wed
25Thu10:563.59:146.04:14-0.72:542.65:448:09New Moon25Thu
26Fri11:323.59:476.04:47-0.73:292.75:448:09New Moon26Fri
27Sat12:083.55:21-0.64:042.75:448:09New Moon27Sat
28Sun12:443.55:55-0.54:422.75:458:09Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon1:213.66:28-0.35:252.85:458:09Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue1:593.77:000.06:162.85:458:09Waxing Crescent30Tue
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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