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 3h 52m 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 - Jul 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:183.79:506.14:42-0.73:362.55:478:09New Moon1Wed
2Thu11:563.710:235.95:16-0.64:112.65:478:09New Moon2Thu
3Fri12:353.75:50-0.44:492.65:488:09Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:143.76:24-0.25:302.75:488:09Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun1:553.76:580.16:182.85:498:08Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:114.92:383.87:320.47:172.95:498:08Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:544.43:234.08:080.78:362.85:508:08First Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:493.94:074.38:471.110:202.55:508:08First Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:113.44:484.69:321.511:422.05:518:07First Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:543.15:285.010:231.85:518:07First Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:273.16:085.512:411.311:15 AM2.05:528:07Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:413.36:506.01:300.512:072.25:528:06Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:373.57:346.42:14-0.212:592.25:538:06Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:233.88:196.92:57-0.81:502.25:548:06Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed10:064.09:047.13:40-1.32:402.15:548:05Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:504.19:507.24:24-1.53:312.05:558:05Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:354.310:387.05:08-1.54:232.05:568:04Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:224.45:53-1.35:192.05:568:04Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:094.66:37-1.06:212.05:578:03Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon12:235.81:594.87:21-0.47:312.05:588:03Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:235.02:534.98:060.38:571.95:588:02Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:364.23:505.18:561.010:371.65:598:01Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:133.54:465.39:531.66:008:01Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:593.35:415.512:041.110:57 AM2.16:008:00Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:333.46:315.71:110.611:58 AM2.46:017:59Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:363.67:175.92:020.112:542.56:027:59Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:203.87:576.02:44-0.21:412.66:027:58Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:533.98:336.13:20-0.32:212.56:037:57Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed10:233.99:076.13:52-0.42:562.56:047:56New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:504.09:396.14:22-0.43:292.46:057:55New Moon30Thu
31Fri11:184.010:106.04:51-0.34:032.36:057:55New Moon31Fri
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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