34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

64°
H 75°
L 64°
ENE
2mph
Low tide
6:14 am

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 1h 38m at 6:14 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:03 pm (5.6 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 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:494.17:415.82:170.11:342.56:277:20Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun9:054.38:186.02:44-0.12:102.16:287:18Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon9:254.68:546.13:09-0.22:471.66:287:17Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:475.09:306.03:35-0.23:251.26:297:16Full Moon4Tue
5Wed10:125.310:105.74:010.04:060.96:307:14Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:405.610:535.24:280.34:510.66:317:13Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:115.811:424.64:560.85:400.56:317:12Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat11:475.95:251.36:370.56:327:10Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:423.912:305.95:551.87:450.66:337:09Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:053.31:245.76:282.49:180.66:337:08Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:243.12:385.57:122.910:580.46:347:06Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed6:303.44:125.59:223.26:357:05Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu7:193.85:355.712:120.111:29 AM3.06:357:03Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:524.26:415.91:06-0.212:412.56:367:02Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:204.67:356.01:50-0.41:342.06:377:01Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun8:474.98:216.02:26-0.32:191.56:376:59Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon9:135.29:025.82:57-0.23:001.16:386:58New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:385.49:405.53:250.13:380.86:396:56New Moon18Tue
19Wed10:025.610:185.13:510.54:160.66:396:55New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:265.610:564.64:141.04:540.66:406:54New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:505.611:384.14:361.55:330.66:416:52Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat11:155.44:561.96:160.86:426:51Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun12:263.611:42 AM5.25:122.37:061.06:426:49Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:323.212:135.05:222.78:131.26:436:48Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:584.79:581.36:446:47First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:234.411:261.16:446:45First Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:194.56:456:44First Quarter27Thu
28Fri7:403.85:344.712:190.811:53 AM3.26:466:42First Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:454.16:285.012:560.512:392.76:476:41Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun7:584.47:145.31:270.31:182.16:476:40Waxing Gibbous30Sun
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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