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 2h 49m 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 - Nov 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:326.711:534.44:171.35:32-0.97:146:00Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu11:156.45:001.86:27-0.77:155:59Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:594.112:045.95:482.37:26-0.47:165:58Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat2:163.91:015.46:472.78:350.07:175:58Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:473.91:134.87:123.08:520.36:174:57First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:084.12:434.49:193.010:020.56:184:56First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:044.44:104.210:492.510:580.66:194:55First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:464.75:194.211:482.011:420.76:204:54Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:185.06:144.312:321.56:214:54Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri6:445.26:594.312:180.91:071.16:224:53Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:085.47:384.312:481.11:380.76:234:52Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:305.68:134.21:141.22:080.46:244:51Full Moon12Sun
13Mon7:535.78:474.11:391.42:380.16:254:51Full Moon13Mon
14Tue8:165.89:234.02:031.63:090.06:264:50Full Moon14Tue
15Wed8:415.810:023.92:291.93:42-0.16:274:50Full Moon15Wed
16Thu9:085.810:463.72:552.14:19-0.16:284:49Full Moon16Thu
17Fri9:385.711:373.53:242.34:590.06:294:48Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat10:115.53:562.65:430.16:304:48Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:393.410:52 AM5.24:362.86:340.26:314:48Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:553.511:45 AM4.85:353.17:340.46:314:47Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:113.712:584.57:133.28:410.56:324:47Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:044.12:334.29:182.99:440.56:334:46Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:454.54:024.210:392.210:360.66:344:46Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:215.15:174.311:371.411:230.66:354:46Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat5:575.66:214.412:280.66:364:45Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun6:346.27:184.512:060.71:15-0.26:374:45Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:116.68:114.512:480.92:01-0.86:384:45New Moon27Mon
28Tue7:506.99:024.51:301.12:47-1.36:394:45New Moon28Tue
29Wed8:297.09:544.32:121.43:34-1.46:404:44New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:106.810:494.22:551.74:22-1.36:414:44New Moon30Thu
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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