34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

69°
H -°
L 63°
WSW
6mph
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 4h 41m 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 - Apr 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:185.69:105.02:170.92:53-1.06:397:15Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:055.69:405.43:020.33:27-0.76:387:16New Moon2Thu
3Fri9:505.310:115.63:46-0.14:00-0.36:367:17New Moon3Fri
4Sat10:354.910:425.64:29-0.44:310.26:357:17New Moon4Sat
5Sun11:224.311:145.55:14-0.45:010.86:347:18Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:143.86:00-0.35:301.46:327:19Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:153.26:49-0.15:571.96:317:20Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:214.92:422.87:460.26:222.46:307:20Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu1:014.59:030.56:287:21First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:594.17:233.210:410.510:023.16:277:22First Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:393.87:353.511:550.46:267:23First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:143.97:513.712:032.812:450.36:257:23First Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:204.18:073.912:532.41:220.16:237:24Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:094.38:234.21:291.91:520.16:227:25Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:504.58:404.52:011.42:180.16:217:26Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:264.68:594.82:321.02:420.26:207:26Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri9:024.69:195.13:040.53:050.36:187:27Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:384.59:425.43:370.13:300.56:177:28Full Moon18Sat
19Sun10:174.310:085.64:13-0.23:550.86:167:29Full Moon19Sun
20Mon11:014.010:375.74:53-0.54:221.26:157:30Full Moon20Mon
21Tue11:523.611:105.65:37-0.64:501.66:147:30Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:533.36:27-0.65:222.06:137:31Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu2:143.07:26-0.46:012.46:117:32Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:415.24:053.08:38-0.37:032.86:107:33Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:504.95:353.310:02-0.39:172.96:097:33Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:254.66:253.811:16-0.411:212.56:087:34Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:594.67:024.212:13-0.56:077:35Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue6:144.77:354.712:331.91:00-0.46:067:36Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:174.78:065.21:281.11:41-0.36:057:37Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:124.78:365.62:150.42:17-0.16:047:37Waning Crescent30Thu
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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