34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H -°
L 64°
SSW
4mph
Low tide
10:19 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 33m at 10:19 pm (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:354.38:515.93:16-0.12:432.16:277:20Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:584.59:236.03:43-0.13:161.86:287:19Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:224.79:565.94:09-0.13:501.66:287:17Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:484.910:315.64:360.14:271.46:297:16Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:175.011:095.25:040.35:091.36:307:14Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:485.111:544.75:320.75:551.26:307:13Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:245.26:011.16:501.26:317:12Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:504.11:065.26:331.77:591.26:327:10Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:063.52:005.27:112.29:331.16:337:09Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:073.23:135.38:082.711:090.76:337:08Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:063.44:355.410:003.06:347:06Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:133.85:495.812:200.211:38 AM2.86:357:05Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:564.26:516.11:15-0.212:462.46:357:03Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:304.67:456.42:01-0.61:401.96:367:02Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:034.98:336.52:41-0.72:281.56:377:01Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:345.29:186.43:18-0.63:121.16:376:59New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:065.410:006.13:52-0.43:560.86:386:58New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:375.510:435.64:250.04:390.76:396:56New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:095.511:275.04:560.55:240.76:396:55Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:415.45:261.16:100.86:406:54Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:164.412:145.25:541.77:021.06:416:52Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:133.812:504.96:212.38:041.26:426:51Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:373.31:354.76:472.89:341.46:426:49First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:163.22:454.47:163.211:111.26:436:48First Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:153.54:234.410:253.46:446:47First Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:393.85:394.612:161.012:033.26:446:45First Quarter26Sun
27Mon7:574.16:344.91:020.712:502.86:456:44Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:154.37:185.11:370.51:262.46:466:42Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:334.57:555.42:070.31:572.06:466:41Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu8:524.88:305.52:340.22:291.66:476:40Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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