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 07m 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 - Sep 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:505.09:306.63:35-0.63:221.26:287:19New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:245.310:146.44:10-0.54:080.96:297:17New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:015.511:025.94:47-0.34:570.76:297:16Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:415.611:555.35:240.15:520.76:307:15Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:255.76:030.76:520.76:317:13Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:564.61:155.66:451.38:030.86:317:12Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu2:124.02:155.47:341.99:320.96:327:11First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:563.63:305.38:432.511:050.76:337:09First Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:453.74:505.310:272.76:337:08First Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:024.06:015.512:180.411:56 AM2.66:347:06Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:514.36:595.61:140.112:592.36:357:05Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:274.57:475.71:59-0.11:472.06:357:04Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:564.78:275.82:36-0.12:261.76:367:02Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:224.99:035.73:070.03:001.56:377:01Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:465.09:355.63:350.23:321.36:376:59Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:105.010:075.34:010.44:031.26:386:58Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:335.110:395.04:250.74:361.16:396:57Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:585.111:144.64:491.05:101.16:406:55Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:245.011:524.25:131.45:491.26:406:54Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:524.95:371.86:321.36:416:52Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:393.812:254.86:012.27:251.46:426:51Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:433.31:064.76:272.68:391.56:426:50Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:423.12:084.57:022.910:211.46:436:48Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:573.33:374.58:483.211:371.16:446:47Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon6:493.65:004.811:043.16:446:45Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue7:184.06:045.212:280.612:102.76:456:44Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:444.46:585.61:100.312:592.16:466:43Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu8:124.87:465.91:470.01:441.56:476:41Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri8:415.38:336.12:23-0.22:280.96:476:40Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat9:135.79:196.12:59-0.23:130.46:486:38New Moon30Sat
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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