34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H -°
L 63°
SW
10mph
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 7h 45m 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 - Jan 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:186.04:102.05:30-0.96:594:55Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:074.111:07 AM5.55:072.16:15-0.56:594:56Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:594.312:054.86:142.27:030.06:594:57Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun1:574.51:174.17:412.17:580.56:594:58First Quarter4Sun
5Mon2:574.82:533.59:261.79:021.07:004:59First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:565.14:353.310:541.110:071.37:004:59First Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:505.56:013.412:000.47:005:00Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu5:405.97:083.612:53-0.37:005:01Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri6:266.27:593.812:011.71:39-0.77:005:02Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:096.38:414.012:511.72:19-1.06:595:03Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun7:496.49:214.01:351.72:57-1.16:595:04Full Moon11Sun
12Mon8:266.39:584.12:161.73:33-1.16:595:05Full Moon12Mon
13Tue9:026.110:354.12:551.84:08-0.96:595:06Full Moon13Tue
14Wed9:375.811:124.03:341.94:41-0.66:595:06Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu10:125.411:494.04:131.95:14-0.36:595:07Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri10:474.94:562.15:450.16:585:08Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:294.011:26 AM4.35:432.26:170.66:585:09Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun1:123.912:103.76:422.36:501.06:585:10Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:014.01:133.18:102.37:291.56:575:11Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue2:584.13:042.710:042.08:251.86:575:12Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed3:534.35:032.711:201.59:382.16:575:13Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:424.66:242.912:110.96:565:14Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:275.07:123.212:500.36:565:15Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat6:085.47:473.51:25-0.36:555:16Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun6:475.88:203.712:242.01:59-0.76:555:17Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon7:266.28:534.01:071.82:33-1.16:545:18New Moon26Mon
27Tue8:056.49:284.21:501.63:09-1.36:545:19New Moon27Tue
28Wed8:456.510:054.42:331.43:46-1.46:535:20New Moon28Wed
29Thu9:276.310:454.53:181.34:24-1.26:525:21New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:125.911:274.74:081.25:03-0.96:525:22Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:025.35:021.25:43-0.46:515:23Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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