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 59m 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 - Nov 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:256.39:174.62:111.03:06-0.46:135:01Full Moon1Mon
2Tue8:576.410:074.32:431.33:51-0.66:145:00Full Moon2Tue
3Wed9:336.511:064.03:171.74:41-0.76:154:59Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu10:146.33:542.15:37-0.66:164:58Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:173.711:03 AM6.04:392.56:40-0.46:174:58Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:463.612:055.55:402.97:55-0.16:184:57Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun3:233.81:255.17:193.29:150.06:194:56Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:314.23:004.89:293.010:210.06:194:55Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue5:194.64:254.710:542.311:150.16:204:54Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:575.05:344.711:541.711:590.36:214:54Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu6:315.46:334.712:431.06:224:53Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:015.77:234.612:370.51:260.56:234:52Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:306.08:074.51:100.82:050.06:244:51New Moon13Sat
14Sun7:566.18:494.31:391.22:42-0.26:254:51New Moon14Sun
15Mon8:226.19:314.12:071.53:18-0.36:264:50New Moon15Mon
16Tue8:486.010:153.92:331.93:54-0.36:274:50New Moon16Tue
17Wed9:145.811:033.62:582.24:31-0.26:284:49Waxing Crescent17Wed
18Thu9:415.611:583.43:242.55:120.06:294:49Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri10:115.33:512.85:570.26:304:48Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:083.310:46 AM4.94:223.06:480.56:314:48Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun2:453.411:30 AM4.55:083.37:500.76:324:47First Quarter21Sun
22Mon4:063.612:384.16:513.58:580.86:334:47First Quarter22Mon
23Tue4:443.92:193.99:383.39:550.86:344:46First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:104.23:523.810:522.710:400.86:344:46First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:334.65:013.911:382.111:170.96:354:46Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri5:565.06:004.012:181.46:364:45Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat6:225.56:524.112:560.66:374:45Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:506.07:404.212:261.11:35-0.16:384:45Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:216.48:284.21:011.22:15-0.76:394:45Full Moon29Mon
30Tue7:566.79:174.21:371.42:59-1.16:404:45Full Moon30Tue
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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