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 13m 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 - May 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:334.58:355.92:30-0.22:170.56:047:37Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:224.59:116.33:14-0.82:550.66:037:38Full Moon2Mon
3Tue10:114.49:506.53:59-1.23:350.86:027:39Full Moon3Tue
4Wed11:034.310:326.54:47-1.44:171.16:017:40Full Moon4Wed
5Thu12:004.05:37-1.45:031.56:007:40Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri1:033.86:31-1.25:551.85:597:41Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:105.82:123.77:29-0.96:582.25:587:42Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:105.23:303.88:32-0.58:232.45:577:43Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:224.64:444.09:43-0.110:152.35:567:43Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:504.25:434.310:510.111:451.85:567:44Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:163.96:304.711:480.45:557:45Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:303.87:095.012:501.312:360.65:547:46Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:313.87:415.21:410.81:170.85:537:46Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:213.88:105.42:220.41:511.15:527:47Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:033.88:375.52:570.02:211.35:527:48Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon9:403.89:035.63:29-0.22:491.55:517:49New Moon16Mon
17Tue10:163.79:295.64:00-0.43:161.75:507:49New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:533.69:565.64:32-0.43:441.85:507:50New Moon18Wed
19Thu11:333.510:255.45:06-0.44:142.05:497:51New Moon19Thu
20Fri12:163.45:41-0.44:462.25:487:52Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:033.36:19-0.25:232.45:487:52Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:573.36:590.06:082.65:477:53Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:124.72:593.47:440.27:102.85:477:54Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:024.34:003.68:340.48:422.85:467:54First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:103.94:493.99:320.610:302.55:467:55First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:393.65:304.410:290.711:451.85:457:56First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:083.66:084.911:210.85:457:56First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:233.66:465.412:421.112:090.95:447:57Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:283.87:256.01:320.312:541.05:447:58Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:254.08:066.42:19-0.51:401.15:447:58Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue9:184.18:476.83:05-1.12:251.25:437:59Full Moon31Tue
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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