34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 75°
L 64°
SSW
9mph
High tide
3:25 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 11:49 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 30m at 3:25 pm (5.5 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 - Apr 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:284.65:393.710:54-0.210:522.05:416:14Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:484.86:244.211:50-0.411:571.55:396:15Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:545.07:014.612:36-0.55:386:16Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:495.17:345.012:490.91:16-0.55:376:16Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:375.18:065.31:350.41:52-0.35:356:17New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:205.08:365.52:160.02:25-0.15:346:18New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:024.89:075.52:56-0.32:570.35:336:19New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:434.49:375.43:36-0.43:270.75:316:19New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:264.110:085.34:15-0.33:571.15:306:20Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:133.710:395.04:56-0.14:271.55:296:21Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:063.35:400.14:571.95:276:22Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:153.06:290.45:302.35:266:22Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:032.97:330.76:182.75:256:23First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:514.04:453.18:590.88:282.85:246:24First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:193.75:363.410:150.810:302.65:226:25First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:523.76:053.711:090.611:292.25:216:25First Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:013.96:294.011:490.55:206:26Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:544.16:514.312:111.712:220.45:196:27Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:394.37:144.712:471.112:520.35:186:28Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:204.47:395.11:220.61:220.45:166:28Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:004.58:065.51:580.11:520.45:156:29Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:414.58:365.82:36-0.42:230.65:146:30Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:244.49:105.93:16-0.72:560.85:136:31Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:134.19:475.94:00-0.93:321.15:126:32Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:073.910:305.84:48-0.94:131.55:116:32Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:103.65:41-0.85:001.85:096:33Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:253.46:41-0.66:002.25:086:34Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:205.12:513.57:51-0.37:282.45:076:35Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:374.64:083.89:08-0.29:252.35:066:35Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:084.36:054.211:17-0.111:531.86:057:36Third Quarter30Sun
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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