34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H -°
L 63°
WSW
9mph
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 6h 00m 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 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:225.48:003.41:390.06:594:56Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:555.78:313.612:332.12:09-0.36:594:56Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:275.99:013.71:092.12:38-0.56:594:57Full Moon3Mon
4Tue7:586.09:313.81:442.03:08-0.76:594:58Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:306.010:033.92:181.93:38-0.87:004:59Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:036.010:374.02:541.94:10-0.77:004:59Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:375.811:134.13:331.94:43-0.67:005:00Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:155.511:524.24:171.95:16-0.47:005:01Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun10:595.05:082.05:520.07:005:02Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:354.311:50 AM4.46:082.06:300.47:005:03Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:254.512:583.77:281.97:160.96:595:04Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:234.72:353.29:101.68:151.36:595:05Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:255.04:253.010:401.09:291.76:595:06Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:255.45:563.211:470.210:411.86:595:07Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat5:215.97:013.512:41-0.56:595:08Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:136.37:493.81:28-1.06:585:08Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:026.68:314.112:411.72:11-1.46:585:09Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:476.79:114.31:321.52:51-1.56:585:10New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:306.69:504.52:191.43:30-1.46:575:11New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:126.310:294.53:051.34:08-1.26:575:12New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:535.911:084.53:501.34:44-0.86:575:13Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat10:345.311:484.54:371.45:19-0.36:565:14Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:174.65:271.65:530.36:565:15Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:304.412:043.96:221.86:260.96:555:16Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:164.31:043.27:351.97:011.46:555:17First Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:104.32:472.79:241.87:471.96:545:18First Quarter26Wed
27Thu3:134.35:042.611:021.49:072.36:545:19First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:144.56:362.812:030.96:535:20First Quarter28Fri
29Sat5:084.77:193.112:450.56:525:21Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun5:545.07:483.41:180.16:525:22Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:335.38:123.612:162.21:47-0.36:515:23Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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