34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H -°
L 64°
SW
10mph
Low tide
10:19 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, September 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 25m at 10:19 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:25 pm (5.5 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 - May 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:064.39:376.53:51-1.23:231.06:037:38New Moon1Tue
2Wed10:574.110:166.34:37-1.44:021.36:027:39New Moon2Wed
3Thu11:503.810:566.05:24-1.34:431.76:017:40Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:473.66:12-1.05:272.06:007:40Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:513.47:02-0.66:162.35:597:41Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:265.03:043.47:55-0.27:192.65:587:42Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:204.54:203.58:560.28:542.75:577:43First Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:294.05:203.710:020.510:502.55:577:43First Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:573.66:034.011:020.85:567:44First Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:203.46:364.312:052.111:49 AM0.95:557:45First Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:283.47:044.612:561.612:271.15:547:46Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat7:243.57:294.91:361.01:001.25:537:47Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun8:103.67:545.22:110.51:301.45:537:47Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:513.68:205.52:440.11:591.55:527:48Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue9:293.68:485.73:17-0.32:281.65:517:49Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:073.69:175.93:51-0.62:591.75:507:50Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:483.69:506.04:28-0.83:311.85:507:50Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:323.610:255.95:07-0.94:072.05:497:51Full Moon18Fri
19Sat12:213.55:48-0.94:472.15:497:52Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:143.56:33-0.85:362.35:487:52Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon2:133.67:21-0.66:392.55:477:53Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:455.03:143.88:13-0.38:012.55:477:54Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:534.54:134.19:110.09:482.35:467:55Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:194.05:044.610:110.311:211.75:467:55Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:523.75:515.111:070.65:457:56Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:153.76:345.612:300.911:59 AM0.95:457:57Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:283.77:166.11:280.112:471.15:457:57Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:283.87:576.42:18-0.51:331.35:447:58Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:213.98:376.63:04-1.02:171.55:447:58New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:103.99:176.63:47-1.33:001.75:447:59New Moon30Wed
31Thu10:573.99:566.44:30-1.33:421.95:438:00New 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 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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