34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 63°
WSW
8mph
Low tide
11:49 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 40m at 11:49 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:26 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:15 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (45% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Feb 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:284.55:122.711:071.19:292.16:505:24Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:284.96:243.012:020.46:495:25Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:235.47:103.412:46-0.36:495:26Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:145.97:483.81:27-0.96:485:27Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:016.38:244.212:421.62:06-1.36:475:28Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:476.69:014.51:321.32:45-1.66:465:29New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:326.79:404.82:201.03:24-1.66:455:30New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:176.510:205.03:090.74:04-1.46:445:31New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:056.011:035.14:000.64:43-0.96:445:32Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:555.311:485.14:540.75:24-0.46:435:33Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:514.55:530.86:050.36:425:34Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:385.012:593.77:031.06:501.06:415:35First Quarter12Wed
13Thu1:364.92:343.18:361.07:491.76:405:36First Quarter13Thu
14Fri2:454.84:352.910:180.89:182.16:395:37First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:594.86:123.211:360.410:462.26:385:38First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:054.97:083.512:320.06:375:39Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon6:015.17:453.71:15-0.26:365:39Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:455.38:133.912:411.91:49-0.46:345:40Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:225.48:374.01:191.72:17-0.56:335:41Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:545.49:004.11:511.52:43-0.56:325:42Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:245.49:224.22:211.33:08-0.46:315:43Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:535.39:464.32:521.23:32-0.26:305:44Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:235.110:114.43:241.13:560.06:295:45Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:554.810:374.43:581.04:200.26:285:46Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue10:284.411:054.44:341.04:440.66:265:47Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:063.911:374.45:151.15:090.96:255:47Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:523.46:041.25:351.36:245:48Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:164.412:592.97:101.36:061.76:235:49Third Quarter28Fri
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 45% 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 (45% 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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