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 10m 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 - Nov 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:565.05:594.312:131.56:135:01Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:285.36:504.312:030.912:551.06:145:00Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:555.57:324.312:361.11:300.66:154:59Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:205.68:084.21:051.32:010.36:164:58Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:445.88:434.21:311.52:320.16:174:57Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:085.89:184.01:561.73:020.06:184:56Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:335.89:543.92:211.93:35-0.16:194:56Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:005.810:353.72:472.14:09-0.16:204:55Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:295.611:223.63:152.34:470.06:214:54Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed10:015.43:462.55:280.26:224:53Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:173.510:38 AM5.24:232.86:140.46:234:53Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri1:233.411:24 AM4.85:143.07:070.66:244:52Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat2:383.612:274.46:343.18:090.76:254:51Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun3:373.91:554.18:373.09:120.86:264:51Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:204.33:304.010:122.410:070.96:274:50Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:564.84:494.011:131.710:550.96:274:49Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed5:315.45:564.212:050.86:284:49Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu6:086.06:544.312:520.06:294:48Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:466.57:474.412:211.11:38-0.76:304:48Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:256.98:384.51:041.22:23-1.26:314:47New Moon20Sat
21Sun8:067.19:294.41:471.43:10-1.56:324:47New Moon21Sun
22Mon8:497.110:224.32:311.63:58-1.56:334:47New Moon22Mon
23Tue9:346.811:194.23:181.84:48-1.36:344:46Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed10:226.34:092.15:39-0.96:354:46Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:194.111:14 AM5.75:072.36:32-0.46:364:46Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:244.112:145.06:182.67:300.16:374:45First Quarter26Fri
27Sat2:334.21:274.37:522.68:330.56:384:45First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:374.42:583.89:422.49:350.96:394:45First Quarter28Sun
29Mon4:294.74:273.611:031.910:291.26:394:45First Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:125.05:423.512:001.36:404:44Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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