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 38m 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 - Jul 1977

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:484.410:046.94:27-1.53:491.65:468:09Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:364.510:516.55:11-1.44:421.75:468:09Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:244.65:55-1.15:371.85:478:09Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:134.66:39-0.76:361.95:478:09Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:305.32:044.77:22-0.17:422.15:488:08Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed1:264.52:594.78:060.59:052.15:488:08Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu2:343.83:564.88:551.110:441.95:498:08Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:063.34:514.99:511.65:498:08Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:463.15:425.112:061.510:52 AM2.05:508:08Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:133.26:275.31:071.111:48 AM2.25:508:07Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon8:123.37:075.51:530.612:372.35:518:07Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:533.57:435.72:290.31:202.45:528:07Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:253.78:175.93:010.01:582.35:528:06Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:543.88:496.03:30-0.22:342.25:538:06New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:233.99:216.13:59-0.33:092.25:538:05New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:524.09:536.04:29-0.43:452.15:548:05New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:234.210:275.94:59-0.44:232.15:558:05New Moon17Sun
18Mon11:574.311:025.65:29-0.35:042.15:558:04Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:324.46:00-0.15:512.15:568:04Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed1:104.56:320.26:452.15:578:03Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:294.71:534.77:060.67:512.15:578:02Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri1:264.12:434.97:451.19:181.95:588:02First Quarter22Fri
23Sat2:463.53:425.28:331.510:541.45:598:01First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:323.24:445.59:391.95:598:01First Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:113.35:445.912:090.810:56 AM2.16:008:00Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:263.66:416.31:090.112:052.16:017:59Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed8:203.97:346.72:00-0.51:072.06:017:58Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu9:054.38:236.92:45-0.92:031.86:027:58Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:454.59:096.93:27-1.12:541.66:037:57Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:254.89:536.74:08-1.13:431.56:047:56Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:054.910:386.34:47-0.94:311.46:047:55Full Moon31Sun
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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