34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 63°
WSW
6mph
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 3h 52m 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 - Jun 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:163.66:30-0.55:442.45:438:00Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed2:083.77:12-0.36:432.55:438:00Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:384.83:033.97:570.08:002.65:428:01First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:404.43:584.28:490.39:412.35:428:01First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:023.94:484.69:460.611:121.75:428:02First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:353.65:355.210:440.95:428:02First Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:023.56:205.712:211.011:38 AM1.15:428:03Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:173.67:056.21:180.212:301.35:428:03Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:193.87:496.62:09-0.61:201.45:428:04Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu9:134.08:336.82:57-1.12:091.55:428:04Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:034.19:166.93:43-1.42:571.65:418:05Full Moon11Fri
12Sat10:514.110:006.74:28-1.53:441.75:418:05Full Moon12Sat
13Sun11:404.110:436.35:12-1.44:331.95:428:06Full Moon13Sun
14Mon12:304.15:56-1.25:242.15:428:06Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:204.16:40-0.76:192.25:428:06Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:165.22:114.27:23-0.37:202.45:428:07Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu1:064.63:064.28:060.38:382.55:428:07Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:053.94:004.48:530.810:192.35:428:07Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat3:253.44:514.59:451.311:461.95:428:08Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:003.15:354.810:381.65:428:08Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:293.06:155.012:481.411:28 AM1.95:438:08Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:393.16:515.31:340.912:132.15:438:08Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:283.37:265.52:110.512:552.25:438:08Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu9:073.47:595.82:450.11:342.25:438:09Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri9:413.68:336.03:16-0.22:122.25:448:09New Moon25Fri
26Sat10:133.79:066.23:48-0.52:492.25:448:09New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:473.89:416.24:21-0.73:272.15:448:09New Moon27Sun
28Mon11:233.910:176.14:55-0.74:072.15:458:09New Moon28Mon
29Tue12:014.05:30-0.74:522.15:458:09Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:424.26:06-0.65:422.25:468:09Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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