34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

67°
H -°
L 64°
ESE
0mph
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 15h 51m at 3:25 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:17 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - May 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:424.56:524.311:57-0.36:047:37First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:004.47:284.712:261.912:48-0.26:037:38Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:054.47:595.01:221.31:300.06:027:39Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:584.48:275.22:080.72:050.26:017:39Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:444.38:535.42:480.32:350.56:007:40Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu9:254.29:175.53:24-0.13:020.95:597:41Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:044.09:415.63:58-0.33:271.25:587:42Full Moon7Fri
8Sat10:443.810:055.54:33-0.43:511.55:577:42Full Moon8Sat
9Sun11:263.510:305.45:08-0.44:151.85:577:43Full Moon9Sun
10Mon12:133.35:45-0.34:392.15:567:44Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:083.16:25-0.25:052.45:557:45Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed2:193.07:110.05:342.75:547:46Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:024.64:013.08:050.36:153.05:537:46Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:494.35:233.39:110.47:553.25:537:47Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:004.05:593.510:190.510:383.05:527:48Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:403.86:243.911:150.511:532.55:517:49Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:063.86:484.311:590.45:507:49Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:143.97:134.812:431.812:370.45:507:50Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:134.17:405.31:261.11:130.55:497:51Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:074.28:105.82:080.31:490.65:487:51Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:574.28:446.32:51-0.42:250.95:487:52New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:484.29:206.63:35-1.03:021.15:477:53New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:414.19:596.74:21-1.43:421.45:477:54New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:383.910:426.65:11-1.64:251.75:467:54Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:413.86:03-1.55:142.15:467:55Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:503.76:59-1.36:132.45:457:56Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:265.83:053.77:58-0.97:272.65:457:56Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:305.24:194.09:04-0.59:092.75:447:57First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:474.65:194.310:12-0.210:562.35:447:58First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:164.26:074.711:120.15:447:58First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:383.96:475.012:131.812:030.55:437:59Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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 56% 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 (56% 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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