34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 76°
L 63°
SW
8mph
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 6h 01m 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 - Sep 1993

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:155.010:095.34:060.44:071.36:277:19Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:385.110:415.04:290.74:401.26:287:18Full Moon2Thu
3Fri11:025.111:154.54:511.05:161.26:297:17Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:285.111:534.15:131.45:561.36:297:15Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun11:575.15:341.86:411.46:307:14Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon12:393.612:304.95:542.17:381.56:317:13Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:453.11:144.86:132.59:041.66:317:11Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:092.92:194.76:302.810:511.46:327:10Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:504.811:591.06:337:09Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:123.55:105.110:543.16:337:07Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat7:313.86:125.512:450.512:072.76:347:06Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:544.37:055.81:240.11:002.16:357:04Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:204.77:546.11:59-0.11:481.56:367:03Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:485.28:406.22:33-0.22:340.96:367:02New Moon14Tue
15Wed9:195.79:276.13:07-0.23:200.46:377:00New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:536.110:145.73:410.04:080.06:386:59New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:296.311:055.24:160.44:58-0.26:386:57Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:096.44:520.95:53-0.26:396:56Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:024.611:53 AM6.25:311.46:530.06:406:55Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:094.012:445.96:122.08:030.36:406:53Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:363.61:465.57:032.59:310.56:416:52First Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:303.53:085.28:263.010:590.56:426:50First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:023.84:395.010:383.06:426:49First Quarter23Thu
24Fri6:584.15:545.112:070.412:042.76:436:48Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:354.46:535.212:580.31:012.26:446:46Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:044.77:405.21:380.31:441.86:456:45Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:284.98:195.22:100.42:201.46:456:43Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:495.18:535.12:370.62:511.16:466:42Full Moon28Tue
29Wed9:105.39:255.03:010.83:210.86:476:41Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:305.49:574.73:221.03:520.76:476:39Full Moon30Thu
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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