34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 65°
WSW
12mph
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 4h 10m 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 - Aug 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:434.39:446.44:18-0.93:372.16:057:54New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:124.410:206.14:49-0.64:162.06:067:54New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:414.510:555.75:18-0.34:561.96:077:53Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:094.65:440.15:381.96:077:52Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:374.66:080.66:221.96:087:51Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:074.51:064.66:291.17:132.06:097:50Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:493.81:374.76:481.68:192.06:097:49First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:463.22:174.77:012.110:051.96:107:48First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:472.73:134.77:022.511:501.56:117:47First Quarter9Wed
10Thu4:264.86:127:46First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:355.112:541.06:127:45Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:513.46:315.51:380.511:57 AM3.16:137:44Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:013.77:196.02:130.012:562.96:147:43Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon9:193.98:026.42:46-0.41:442.56:157:42Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:404.28:436.63:17-0.72:282.16:157:41Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:064.59:236.73:48-0.83:111.86:167:39Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:344.810:056.54:19-0.83:571.46:177:38Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:055.210:496.04:50-0.54:461.16:177:37Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:395.511:395.35:22-0.15:391.06:187:36Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:175.75:540.56:380.96:197:35Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:354.512:595.86:261.27:480.96:207:33Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue1:473.71:505.77:001.89:190.96:207:32Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:413.12:555.67:392.511:040.66:217:31Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:153.24:165.68:573.06:227:30Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri7:423.65:355.712:250.211:12 AM3.16:227:29Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:203.96:425.91:24-0.212:342.96:237:27Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:494.27:356.12:09-0.41:312.56:247:26Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:154.48:196.22:46-0.52:152.26:247:25Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:394.68:576.13:18-0.42:531.86:257:23New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:014.79:315.93:45-0.23:281.66:267:22New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:234.910:035.64:100.04:021.46:277:21New Moon31Thu
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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