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 3h 37m 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 - Jun 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:513.57:425.21:590.91:151.45:438:00Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:353.68:085.52:320.51:451.55:438:01Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat9:143.68:355.73:040.12:161.65:438:01Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:523.79:045.93:37-0.32:461.85:428:02New Moon4Sun
5Mon10:313.79:346.04:11-0.53:181.95:428:02New Moon5Mon
6Tue11:133.710:076.04:47-0.73:522.05:428:03New Moon6Tue
7Wed11:593.610:435.95:25-0.74:302.25:428:03Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:483.66:07-0.75:142.45:428:04Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:433.76:51-0.66:082.55:428:04Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:125.32:413.87:38-0.47:162.75:428:05Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun1:094.93:414.18:31-0.18:472.65:428:05First Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:214.44:364.59:300.210:302.25:428:06First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:504.05:254.910:290.511:501.55:428:06First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:193.86:105.411:240.85:428:06Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu6:393.86:535.912:530.812:151.05:428:07Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri7:483.97:356.31:470.01:041.25:428:07Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat8:464.08:166.62:36-0.61:511.45:428:07Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:374.08:576.73:22-1.02:361.65:428:08Full Moon18Sun
19Mon10:264.19:376.74:06-1.23:191.85:438:08Full Moon19Mon
20Tue11:154.110:176.44:49-1.34:032.05:438:08Full Moon20Tue
21Wed12:044.05:32-1.14:482.25:438:08Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:534.06:14-0.85:362.45:438:08Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:434.06:56-0.46:282.65:448:09Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:235.02:374.07:380.07:282.75:448:09Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:114.43:324.18:220.58:502.85:448:09Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:093.94:254.29:110.910:362.55:448:09Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue3:313.45:114.510:031.311:572.15:458:09Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:053.25:514.710:551.65:458:09Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:293.16:275.012:531.611:41 AM1.85:468:09Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri7:353.27:015.31:361.012:242.05:468:09Waning Crescent30Fri
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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