34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H -°
L 64°
SW
9mph
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 3h 29m 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 - Sep 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:054.012:135.05:451.87:001.56:287:18Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun12:543.512:494.96:072.18:051.66:297:17Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:073.11:384.86:302.59:421.66:297:16First Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:302.92:534.77:012.811:151.36:307:14First Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:303.24:224.99:073.16:317:13First Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:083.55:345.312:150.811:15 AM2.96:317:12Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:353.96:335.71:000.312:222.56:327:10Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:024.47:256.01:390.01:151.96:337:09Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:314.98:136.32:15-0.32:031.36:337:07Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:025.48:596.32:50-0.42:500.86:347:06Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:355.89:466.13:25-0.33:370.36:357:05Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:116.110:345.74:000.04:260.06:367:03Full Moon12Wed
13Thu10:496.311:275.14:370.45:19-0.16:367:02Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri11:306.35:141.06:150.06:377:00Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:274.512:176.15:541.57:180.36:386:59Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:383.91:115.76:392.18:340.56:386:58Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:153.52:185.37:372.610:070.66:396:56Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:093.63:445.19:203.011:300.66:406:55Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:283.95:095.011:142.96:406:53Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu7:174.26:175.112:320.412:262.56:416:52Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri7:514.57:105.21:180.41:172.16:426:51Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat8:184.77:535.31:550.41:561.76:426:49Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:414.98:295.32:240.52:301.46:436:48Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:025.19:025.22:490.63:011.16:446:46New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:225.39:345.03:110.83:310.96:456:45New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:435.410:054.83:331.04:020.76:456:44New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:055.510:394.53:541.34:350.66:466:42New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:285.511:174.24:161.65:110.66:476:41Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:545.44:391.95:510.76:476:40Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun12:003.811:24 AM5.35:022.26:380.86:486:38Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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