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 2h 27m 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 - Aug 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:334.08:345.93:100.02:232.26:057:55Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:594.19:056.03:39-0.12:562.16:067:54New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:254.29:355.94:06-0.13:292.06:067:53New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:524.310:065.84:33-0.14:022.06:077:52New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:204.410:385.65:000.04:381.96:087:51New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:504.511:125.35:270.25:171.96:087:50Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:214.65:550.56:001.96:097:49Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:564.66:230.86:512.06:107:48Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:354.31:374.76:541.27:552.06:117:47Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:333.82:274.87:291.69:241.96:117:46First Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:003.33:305.08:172.010:591.46:127:45First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:553.24:385.39:332.36:137:44First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:283.45:425.712:110.811:01 AM2.46:147:43Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:303.86:416.21:070.212:122.36:147:42Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:164.27:346.61:55-0.41:132.06:157:41Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:564.68:236.92:38-0.82:071.66:167:40Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu9:354.99:106.93:19-1.02:581.36:167:39Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:135.29:576.73:59-1.03:471.16:177:37Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:535.410:436.34:39-0.74:360.96:187:36Full Moon19Sat
20Sun11:335.511:325.75:18-0.35:280.96:197:35Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:165.45:570.26:231.16:197:34Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:245.01:015.36:350.87:231.36:207:33Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:234.21:515.17:161.58:371.56:217:31Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:403.62:505.08:022.110:151.56:217:30Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:323.34:024.99:112.611:441.26:227:29Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat6:213.45:134.910:492.86:237:28Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun7:293.76:135.112:480.912:042.76:247:26Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:093.97:025.31:340.712:572.66:247:25Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:374.17:415.52:090.41:382.36:257:24Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:004.38:165.72:390.32:122.16:267:23Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:224.58:485.73:050.22:431.86:267:21New Moon31Thu
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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