34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 63°
WSW
8mph
Low tide
11:49 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 : in 5h 23m at 11:49 pm (0.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 7:26 am (3.4 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 - Jan 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:555.15:543.212:020.86:594:55Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu5:345.66:593.412:470.06:594:56Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri6:146.17:523.61:31-0.86:594:57Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat6:566.68:393.812:281.92:15-1.46:594:58Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun7:407.09:253.91:161.92:59-1.86:594:58New Moon5Sun
6Mon8:257.110:124.02:041.93:44-1.96:594:59New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:117.011:004.12:531.84:30-1.86:595:00New Moon7Tue
8Wed9:596.711:504.23:461.95:16-1.56:595:01Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu10:516.14:441.96:02-1.06:595:02Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:414.311:46 AM5.35:492.06:49-0.46:595:03Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:364.412:504.47:062.17:380.26:595:04First Quarter11Sat
12Sun2:354.62:143.68:481.98:340.96:595:05First Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:334.83:593.110:291.49:351.46:595:05First Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:265.15:433.011:450.810:351.86:595:06First Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:155.37:033.212:410.36:585:07Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu5:585.57:553.41:25-0.26:585:08Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:375.68:343.512:172.22:01-0.56:585:09Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:125.79:053.612:572.32:33-0.76:585:10Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:455.89:343.61:332.33:03-0.76:575:11Full Moon19Sun
20Mon8:165.910:023.72:052.23:32-0.76:575:12Full Moon20Mon
21Tue8:465.810:303.72:372.14:01-0.76:565:13Full Moon21Tue
22Wed9:175.711:003.73:092.14:30-0.66:565:14Full Moon22Wed
23Thu9:485.511:313.73:442.14:58-0.46:565:15Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri10:215.14:232.15:27-0.16:555:16Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:043.810:57 AM4.75:072.15:550.36:545:17Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:393.911:39 AM4.16:002.26:240.76:545:18Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:194.012:353.57:112.16:561.16:535:19Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:074.22:072.98:571.97:401.66:535:20Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:034.54:192.710:341.38:482.06:525:21Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:014.96:052.911:420.510:082.26:515:22Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri4:585.47:083.212:34-0.36:515:23Waning Crescent31Fri
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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