34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

68°
H -°
L 64°
SW
6mph
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 1h 18m 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 - Dec 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:336.910:104.12:151.63:45-1.46:414:44Full Moon1Wed
2Thu9:156.911:093.92:561.94:35-1.46:424:44Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:006.63:422.25:28-1.26:424:44Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:133.810:52 AM6.24:372.56:24-0.96:434:44Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:243.911:53 AM5.65:462.77:26-0.56:444:44Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:384.01:064.97:182.88:32-0.16:454:44Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:434.42:344.49:122.69:370.36:464:44Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:354.84:054.010:422.010:320.66:474:44Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:195.25:243.911:481.311:200.96:474:44Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri5:575.56:313.812:400.66:484:45Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat6:315.87:273.812:011.21:230.16:494:45Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:026.08:133.812:371.52:01-0.36:504:45Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:306.08:543.81:091.82:36-0.56:504:45New Moon13Mon
14Tue7:586.19:333.71:392.03:09-0.66:514:46New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:256.010:123.62:082.23:43-0.66:524:46New Moon15Wed
16Thu8:535.910:533.62:372.34:17-0.56:524:46New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:235.711:373.53:072.54:53-0.46:534:47Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:545.43:412.65:30-0.26:534:47Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:243.510:29 AM5.14:192.86:090.06:544:47Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:173.511:07 AM4.75:082.96:510.36:554:48Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:153.611:55 AM4.36:153.17:380.66:554:48First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:093.81:033.88:003.08:300.96:564:49First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:514.12:433.49:552.69:241.16:564:49First Quarter23Thu
24Fri4:284.54:213.311:051.910:131.36:564:50First Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:025.05:403.311:561.110:591.46:574:50Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun5:385.66:453.512:410.36:574:51Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon6:166.17:403.71:24-0.56:584:52Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue6:556.68:283.912:291.72:07-1.16:584:52Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed7:376.99:164.01:141.72:51-1.66:584:53Full Moon29Wed
30Thu8:207.110:054.02:011.73:37-1.86:594:54Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:067.111:004.02:491.84:24-1.86:594:54Full Moon31Fri
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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