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 22m 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 - Jan 2069

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue3:415.24:413.110:530.99:501.66:594:56First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:375.66:093.311:590.210:551.86:594:57Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu5:316.07:133.512:52-0.56:594:57Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri6:206.38:013.81:38-0.96:594:58Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:066.58:434.012:471.82:19-1.26:594:59Full Moon5Sat
6Sun7:486.59:214.11:341.72:57-1.36:595:00Full Moon6Sun
7Mon8:286.49:584.22:181.73:34-1.26:595:01Full Moon7Mon
8Tue9:066.210:354.23:001.74:09-1.06:595:02Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:435.811:124.23:421.74:42-0.66:595:02Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu10:205.311:494.24:251.85:14-0.26:595:03Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri10:574.75:101.95:450.26:595:04Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:284.211:37 AM4.16:012.16:140.76:595:05Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:104.212:263.47:052.26:441.26:595:06Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon1:594.21:412.88:442.17:191.76:595:07Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue2:564.33:532.510:321.78:142.16:585:08Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:544.55:532.611:401.29:392.36:585:09Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:464.86:572.912:260.66:585:10Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri5:325.17:323.21:020.16:575:11Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:145.58:003.51:35-0.36:575:12Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:535.88:283.712:302.12:06-0.76:575:13Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:306.28:574.01:131.92:38-1.06:565:14New Moon21Mon
22Tue8:086.39:294.21:541.63:11-1.26:565:15New Moon22Tue
23Wed8:476.310:034.42:361.43:45-1.26:555:16New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:276.110:404.63:211.24:20-1.06:555:17New Moon24Thu
25Fri10:115.711:204.84:101.14:56-0.76:545:18Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat11:005.05:041.15:33-0.26:545:19Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:044.911:57 AM4.36:061.26:120.46:535:20Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:535.01:093.57:231.26:571.16:525:21First Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:535.12:552.99:041.07:571.76:525:22First Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:025.24:552.910:400.59:252.06:515:23First Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:135.46:243.211:510.010:502.16:505:24Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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