34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

67°
H -°
L 64°
E
4mph
High tide
2:55 am

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 : 6:39 am (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 7m at 2:55 am (3.0 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 1988

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:453.410:146.45:07-1.33:462.45:438:00Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:393.45:54-1.34:322.55:438:00Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:363.46:42-1.25:282.65:428:01Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:343.67:32-0.96:392.75:428:01Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:495.43:313.98:25-0.68:092.75:428:02Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:584.84:234.39:19-0.29:572.45:428:03Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:224.15:084.810:130.311:301.75:428:03Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:543.75:505.311:030.75:428:04Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:223.46:305.812:400.911:50 AM1.25:428:04Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:413.47:096.11:380.112:341.65:428:04Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:463.57:486.42:27-0.51:181.95:428:05Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:403.58:266.53:12-0.92:002.25:428:05New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:283.69:046.43:53-1.12:422.35:428:06New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:153.69:416.34:34-1.13:212.55:428:06New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:593.510:186.15:14-1.04:012.65:428:06New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:443.55:53-0.84:422.65:428:07Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri1:283.56:31-0.55:272.75:428:07Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat2:123.67:08-0.26:182.85:428:07Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:154.92:583.77:440.27:192.95:428:08Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:594.43:423.98:210.68:422.85:428:08First Quarter20Mon
21Tue1:533.84:214.18:591.010:282.55:438:08First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:103.34:574.49:391.411:492.05:438:08First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:512.95:304.810:211.75:438:08First Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:282.96:045.212:471.311:04 AM2.15:438:09Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:473.06:405.61:330.711:49 AM2.35:448:09Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:433.27:196.02:140.012:352.45:448:09Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:273.48:006.42:53-0.51:232.55:448:09Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:083.58:426.73:33-1.02:102.55:458:09Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:483.69:256.94:13-1.32:582.45:458:09Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:303.810:106.94:56-1.53:472.35:468:09Full Moon30Thu
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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