34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 77°
L 63°
SW
12mph
Low tide
6:13 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 33m at 6:13 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:08 am (4.2 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 - May 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:534.26:524.912:111.512:180.26:047:37Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:014.37:285.51:090.71:020.36:037:38Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon8:014.38:056.02:00-0.11:430.56:027:39Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:554.38:426.42:47-0.82:230.86:017:40Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:464.29:196.53:34-1.23:021.06:007:40Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:374.19:596.54:20-1.53:421.35:597:41Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:313.910:396.25:07-1.44:231.65:587:42Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:273.75:56-1.25:072.05:577:43Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:283.56:45-0.95:562.35:567:43Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon12:095.32:363.47:38-0.46:542.65:557:44Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue1:024.73:503.58:350.08:162.75:557:45Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:064.14:543.79:380.410:162.65:547:46Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:293.75:424.010:390.711:452.25:537:47Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:573.46:184.311:290.95:527:47Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:113.46:484.612:431.712:111.15:527:48Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:123.47:154.91:261.212:451.35:517:49Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:023.57:415.22:020.71:171.45:507:50Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue8:443.58:075.42:350.21:471.65:507:50Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:233.68:355.73:08-0.22:161.75:497:51New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:003.69:045.93:41-0.52:471.85:487:52New Moon20Thu
21Fri10:393.59:366.04:16-0.73:191.95:487:52New Moon21Fri
22Sat11:223.510:106.04:53-0.83:532.15:477:53New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:083.55:33-0.94:312.25:477:54Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:593.56:15-0.85:172.35:467:55Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue1:533.57:00-0.66:152.55:467:55Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:225.22:523.77:49-0.47:292.65:457:56Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:224.73:494.08:420.09:072.45:457:57First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:394.24:414.59:390.310:471.95:447:57First Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:103.85:285.010:360.65:447:58First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:393.66:125.512:041.211:30 AM0.95:447:58Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon6:583.66:556.01:050.412:191.25:437:59Waxing Gibbous31Mon
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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