34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H -°
L 64°
WSW
6mph
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 2h 56m 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 - Nov 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:333.51:294.77:113.19:220.67:146:00First Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:403.83:004.49:163.110:280.67:155:59First Quarter2Fri
3Sat5:264.34:354.311:032.511:230.67:165:58First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:044.84:534.411:101.711:100.66:174:57Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:415.45:594.512:050.96:184:57Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:176.06:584.612:540.16:194:56Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:546.57:514.612:340.91:40-0.66:204:55Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:326.88:424.61:141.12:26-1.06:204:54Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:117.09:324.41:551.33:12-1.36:214:53Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:516.910:264.22:361.64:00-1.26:224:53Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:336.611:234.03:181.94:49-1.06:234:52Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:176.24:052.35:39-0.66:244:51Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:263.911:06 AM5.64:582.66:33-0.26:254:51Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:353.812:015.06:032.87:310.36:264:50Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:503.91:094.37:343.08:360.76:274:49Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:534.12:373.99:302.89:381.06:284:49Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:404.44:053.710:512.310:291.26:294:48Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:174.75:173.611:461.711:101.46:304:48Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon5:475.06:163.712:281.26:314:47Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:145.27:043.71:030.76:324:47Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:405.57:443.812:151.71:350.36:334:47Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:065.78:203.812:441.92:07-0.16:344:46Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:335.98:563.81:132.02:39-0.36:344:46New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:026.19:343.81:422.03:13-0.56:354:46New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:326.110:143.72:132.13:49-0.66:364:45New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:056.110:593.72:472.24:27-0.66:374:45Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:415.911:483.73:242.45:08-0.56:384:45Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:225.64:092.55:52-0.36:394:45Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:413.711:11 AM5.25:062.76:390.06:404:44Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri1:393.912:114.76:212.77:310.36:414:44First Quarter30Fri
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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