34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 76°
L 63°
SSW
6mph
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 29m 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 - Jul 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:243.47:345.72:130.51:042.15:468:09Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:053.68:076.02:470.11:422.15:478:09Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:423.78:416.23:20-0.32:212.15:478:09New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:183.89:166.43:55-0.62:592.15:488:09New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:573.99:546.44:31-0.83:402.15:488:08New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:384.010:346.35:08-0.94:232.15:498:08New Moon6Thu
7Fri12:214.15:48-0.95:122.25:498:08Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:074.36:28-0.76:082.25:508:08Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:065.61:564.47:11-0.37:132.25:518:08Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:025.02:504.77:560.18:342.25:518:07First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:104.43:475.08:470.610:121.95:528:07First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:393.84:445.39:461.111:381.35:528:07First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:173.55:385.710:491.55:538:06First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:463.56:306.112:470.611:50 AM1.85:548:06Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:573.77:186.41:430.012:471.95:548:05Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:513.98:036.62:32-0.51:392.05:558:05Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:364.18:456.63:15-0.82:272.05:558:04Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:174.29:256.63:55-0.93:112.05:568:04Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:564.310:036.44:33-0.93:522.05:578:03Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:344.310:406.05:10-0.74:342.15:578:03Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:124.35:45-0.45:162.25:588:02Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:514.36:19-0.16:002.35:598:02Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun1:304.36:520.46:492.45:598:01Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:354.62:124.37:240.87:482.56:008:00Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:224.03:004.37:591.39:122.56:017:59Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:293.43:534.58:391.810:582.26:027:59Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:163.14:464.79:342.16:027:58Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:063.05:354.912:141.710:41 AM2.46:037:57Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat7:253.26:215.31:071.211:42 AM2.56:047:56Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:133.57:035.71:470.712:352.56:047:56Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon8:493.77:436.02:230.21:222.36:057:55Waning Crescent31Mon
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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