34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 76°
L 63°
SSW
6mph
High tide
3:25 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 11:49 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 35m at 3:25 pm (5.5 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 - Apr 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:244.69:355.03:230.33:250.55:416:14Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:594.210:004.93:570.23:480.85:396:15Full Moon2Fri
3Sat10:373.910:254.84:330.24:111.25:386:16Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:203.46:110.35:331.66:377:16Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:123.06:550.55:552.06:357:17Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:224.42:322.77:500.76:172.46:347:18Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:034.29:090.96:337:19Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:083.96:433.010:440.89:352.96:317:19Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:523.97:063.311:500.511:392.66:307:20Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:184.17:273.712:380.26:297:21Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun6:214.47:504.112:362.21:16-0.16:287:22Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon7:144.78:144.51:201.61:51-0.36:267:22Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue8:015.08:415.02:010.92:25-0.46:257:23Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:465.19:115.42:420.32:58-0.36:247:24New Moon14Wed
15Thu9:315.19:445.83:25-0.33:33-0.16:237:25New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:194.910:196.04:10-0.74:080.26:217:25New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:104.510:586.14:58-1.04:460.76:207:26Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:084.15:50-1.05:271.26:197:27Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon1:153.76:46-0.86:121.76:187:28Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:325.62:383.47:51-0.67:102.26:167:28Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:315.14:193.49:08-0.38:392.66:157:29First Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:494.75:423.710:32-0.210:422.56:147:30First Quarter22Thu
23Fri4:204.46:404.011:43-0.26:137:31First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:424.37:224.412:082.112:38-0.16:127:32Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun6:494.47:554.71:081.51:230.06:117:32Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon7:424.48:234.91:541.01:590.16:107:33Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue8:264.48:485.12:330.62:300.46:087:34Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:054.39:115.23:070.32:560.66:077:35Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:414.29:335.33:390.03:200.96:067:35Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:164.09:565.34:10-0.13:431.26:057:36Full Moon30Fri
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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