34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 78°
L 63°
SSW
7mph
High tide
11:45 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 6:13 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 26m at 11:45 am (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:063.76:22-0.25:312.65:468:09Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon1:483.86:570.16:192.75:468:09Waning Gibbous2Mon
3Tue12:114.82:343.97:330.47:172.85:478:09Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:564.43:224.18:120.78:392.85:478:09Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu1:553.94:104.38:571.010:222.55:488:08Third Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:223.44:544.79:481.311:421.95:488:08Third Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:033.25:365.210:431.65:498:08Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun6:303.36:195.712:411.211:36 AM1.85:498:08Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:403.57:036.21:310.412:281.95:508:08Waning Crescent9Mon
10Tue8:353.87:476.62:17-0.31:191.95:518:07Waning Crescent10Tue
11Wed9:244.08:337.03:02-0.92:101.95:518:07New Moon11Wed
12Thu10:104.29:187.23:46-1.33:001.85:528:07New Moon12Thu
13Fri10:564.310:057.14:31-1.53:501.85:528:06New Moon13Fri
14Sat11:444.510:536.85:16-1.54:441.85:538:06Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:334.66:02-1.25:411.95:548:06Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:244.76:47-0.86:442.05:548:05Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue12:405.62:184.87:33-0.27:552.05:558:05Waxing Crescent17Tue
18Wed1:414.83:154.98:220.49:252.05:558:04First Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:584.04:155.19:161.111:011.65:568:04First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:333.55:115.210:171.65:578:03First Quarter20Fri
21Sat6:123.36:035.412:201.211:19 AM2.05:578:02Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun7:353.46:495.61:210.712:162.35:588:02Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon8:323.67:305.82:080.31:052.45:598:01Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue9:133.78:065.92:470.01:472.46:008:01Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed9:463.98:396.03:20-0.22:232.46:008:00Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:153.99:106.03:51-0.32:562.36:017:59Full Moon26Thu
27Fri10:434.09:416.04:20-0.33:292.36:027:58Full Moon27Fri
28Sat11:124.110:125.94:50-0.34:022.26:027:58Full Moon28Sat
29Sun11:434.110:435.75:19-0.24:382.26:037:57Full Moon29Sun
30Mon12:144.25:480.05:172.36:047:56Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue12:484.26:180.36:012.36:047:55Waning Gibbous31Tue
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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 86% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (86% illuminated). This places Santa Monica, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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