34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

74°
H 76°
L 63°
SW
11mph
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 3h 34m 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 - Jun 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:053.77:376.31:58-0.41:071.45:438:00Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed9:013.88:196.62:45-0.91:541.65:438:00Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:513.99:006.73:31-1.32:391.75:438:01Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:393.99:416.64:14-1.43:221.95:428:01Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:273.910:216.34:58-1.44:072.05:428:02Full Moon5Sat
6Sun12:153.85:40-1.14:522.25:428:02Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:033.86:22-0.85:412.45:428:03Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue1:533.87:03-0.46:352.55:428:03Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:294.82:443.97:440.17:392.65:428:04Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:184.23:374.08:270.59:072.65:428:04Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri2:203.64:264.29:131.010:512.35:428:05Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat3:473.25:094.410:031.45:428:05Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun5:242.95:474.712:071.810:52 AM1.75:428:06Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:483.06:235.01:011.311:37 AM1.95:428:06Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:533.16:575.41:430.712:192.15:428:06Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:403.27:325.72:190.21:002.25:428:07Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:183.48:076.02:53-0.21:402.25:428:07Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri9:543.58:436.23:27-0.62:202.25:428:07New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:313.79:196.44:03-0.93:002.25:428:08New Moon19Sat
20Sun11:093.89:586.44:39-1.03:432.15:428:08New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:503.910:396.35:17-1.14:292.15:438:08New Moon21Mon
22Tue12:324.15:56-1.05:212.25:438:08Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:174.26:36-0.76:202.25:438:08Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:155.42:054.57:17-0.37:302.15:438:09Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:134.72:564.78:000.28:562.05:448:09First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:254.03:515.18:490.710:331.55:448:09First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:593.44:465.49:451.211:560.95:448:09First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:403.25:405.810:471.75:458:09Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:103.36:316.11:020.211:48 AM1.95:458:09Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:183.57:216.41:56-0.412:472.15:468:09Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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