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 36m 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 1979

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:573.14:294.89:082.111:561.56:057:55First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:473.15:245.210:232.36:057:54First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:063.36:155.612:520.911:34 AM2.46:067:53Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:583.67:046.11:380.312:332.36:077:52Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:404.07:516.62:19-0.31:272.16:087:51Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon9:184.38:376.92:59-0.82:181.86:087:50Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:564.69:227.03:39-1.03:071.56:097:49Full Moon7Tue
8Wed10:354.910:086.94:19-1.13:561.36:107:48Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:175.110:566.55:00-1.04:481.26:107:48Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:015.35:41-0.65:441.26:117:46Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:475.36:23-0.16:441.36:127:45Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:445.11:375.37:060.57:541.46:137:44Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:504.32:345.37:531.29:221.46:137:43Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:183.73:405.38:501.811:001.26:147:42Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:083.44:495.310:082.36:157:41Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu6:443.65:535.512:190.811:29 AM2.56:167:40Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:503.86:495.61:190.412:352.56:167:39Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:344.17:355.82:050.11:272.36:177:38Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun9:064.28:145.92:420.02:082.26:187:37Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:344.38:475.93:13-0.12:422.06:187:35New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:584.49:195.93:410.03:141.96:197:34New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:234.59:495.84:070.13:461.86:207:33New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:484.610:205.64:330.24:181.76:217:32New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:144.710:515.34:580.44:531.66:217:31Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:414.711:264.95:230.75:311.76:227:29Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:114.75:491.06:131.76:237:28Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:044.412:434.76:151.47:031.86:237:27Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:513.91:234.76:421.88:081.96:247:25Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:563.42:154.77:152.29:431.76:257:24First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:463.13:254.88:072.511:151.36:257:23First Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:433.24:425.19:482.86:267:22First Quarter31Fri
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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