34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 64°
WSW
11mph
Low tide
8:32 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 21m at 8:32 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:55 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:18 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (67% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:423.77:576.62:26-0.81:301.65:438:00Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri9:383.78:396.83:14-1.32:141.85:438:00New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:313.79:216.84:01-1.62:592.05:438:01New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:253.710:046.74:47-1.63:442.25:428:01New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:183.65:34-1.54:322.45:428:02Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:123.66:21-1.25:242.55:428:02Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:073.77:07-0.86:222.75:428:03Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:235.23:033.87:53-0.37:292.85:428:03Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:154.63:573.98:390.28:592.85:428:04First Quarter9Fri
10Sat2:174.04:434.29:270.710:432.55:428:04First Quarter10Sat
11Sun3:373.45:214.410:131.15:428:05First Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:083.15:544.712:011.910:56 AM1.55:428:05First Quarter12Mon
13Tue6:343.06:255.012:571.411:34 AM1.95:428:06Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed7:483.06:555.31:420.812:112.15:428:06Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu8:423.17:265.62:190.312:472.35:428:06Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri9:243.37:595.82:54-0.11:242.45:428:07Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat10:023.38:336.03:28-0.52:022.55:428:07Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:393.49:086.24:04-0.82:402.55:428:07Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:183.59:446.34:40-0.93:192.55:428:08Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:583.510:236.35:18-1.04:012.55:428:08Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:393.65:57-1.04:492.55:438:08Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:223.86:36-0.85:452.55:438:08Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri2:054.07:15-0.66:502.55:438:08Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:435.12:514.37:56-0.18:112.45:438:09Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:464.43:384.78:380.49:502.05:448:09Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:103.74:265.29:260.911:231.45:448:09Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:543.25:155.610:191.55:448:09Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed6:363.16:036.112:360.611:15 AM1.95:458:09Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:013.36:536.41:36-0.212:122.25:458:09Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:023.57:416.72:27-0.81:092.35:468:09Waning Crescent30Fri
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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 67% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (67% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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