34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 76°
L 64°
SW
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 55m 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 - Sep 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:455.010:355.24:320.44:371.36:277:19New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:075.111:094.74:520.85:141.26:287:18Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:295.111:474.25:111.25:531.36:297:17Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:525.15:281.76:371.46:297:15Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:303.612:185.05:422.17:321.56:307:14Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:323.112:524.85:472.58:581.66:317:13First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:444.710:591.46:317:11First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:214.76:327:10First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:584.912:131.06:337:09First Quarter9Sat
10Sun8:123.76:055.312:590.511:58 AM3.26:337:07Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:184.06:575.81:340.112:512.76:347:06Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:344.47:436.12:06-0.21:362.16:357:04Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:554.88:276.32:37-0.42:191.56:367:03Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:205.39:116.23:07-0.43:030.96:367:02Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:485.79:565.93:37-0.23:490.46:377:00Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:196.110:445.44:080.24:380.16:386:59Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:536.311:384.74:400.75:30-0.16:386:57Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:326.35:121.36:280.06:396:56Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:434.012:166.25:461.97:360.26:406:55Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed2:083.41:105.86:232.59:030.46:406:53Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu4:253.32:235.57:133.110:440.36:416:52Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:253.63:595.29:343.46:426:50Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:154.05:275.312:000.111:38 AM3.16:426:49Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:474.36:335.412:560.012:452.66:436:48Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:144.67:255.51:39-0.11:332.16:446:46Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:364.88:075.52:120.02:111.76:456:45Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:575.08:435.42:400.22:451.36:456:43Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:165.29:175.23:030.53:171.06:466:42New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:355.49:494.93:230.83:480.86:476:41New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:535.510:234.53:421.14:200.66:476:39New Moon30Sat
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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