34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H 76°
L 64°
S
5mph
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 4h 07m 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 - Jun 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri1:314.14:373.79:030.69:452.85:437:59First Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:423.65:234.010:020.911:212.55:438:00First Quarter2Sat
3Sun4:133.46:004.310:551.15:438:00First Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:343.36:314.612:222.011:39 AM1.25:428:01First Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:413.47:005.01:071.412:191.35:428:02Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:373.57:295.41:460.812:561.45:428:02Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:243.68:005.82:220.31:321.55:428:03Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri9:083.88:336.12:59-0.32:091.65:428:03Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:513.99:086.33:36-0.72:471.65:428:04Full Moon9Sat
10Sun10:363.99:466.54:16-1.03:271.75:428:04Full Moon10Sun
11Mon11:234.010:276.44:59-1.24:111.95:428:05Full Moon11Mon
12Tue12:154.05:44-1.25:002.05:418:05Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:094.06:31-1.15:572.25:428:05Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu12:035.82:074.17:21-0.87:042.35:428:06Waning Gibbous14Thu
15Fri1:025.23:094.38:14-0.48:272.35:428:06Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat2:114.64:104.69:120.110:092.15:428:06Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:374.05:065.010:130.511:371.55:428:07Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:083.75:565.411:120.85:428:07Third Quarter18Mon
19Tue6:313.66:425.812:460.912:051.15:428:07Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:423.77:246.01:420.312:541.45:428:08Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:403.88:036.22:29-0.21:391.65:428:08Waning Crescent21Thu
22Fri9:283.98:396.33:11-0.62:211.85:438:08New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:113.99:146.23:49-0.72:591.95:438:08New Moon23Sat
24Sun10:523.99:486.14:26-0.83:362.15:438:08New Moon24Sun
25Mon11:323.910:215.95:01-0.74:132.25:438:09New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:133.95:36-0.54:522.35:448:09Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:543.86:11-0.35:332.55:448:09Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu1:373.86:460.06:192.65:448:09Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri12:084.82:233.97:210.37:142.75:458:09Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat12:514.33:134.07:590.78:292.85:458:09First Quarter30Sat
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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