34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H 76°
L 63°
S
0mph
Low tide
5:25 am

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 1h 16m at 5:25 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:095.32:243.17:38-0.26:422.35:416:14Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat1:204.84:073.29:050.08:372.55:396:15Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun3:504.56:203.611:250.011:302.36:387:16Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon5:184.47:094.012:26-0.16:367:16Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue6:294.57:444.312:421.81:130.06:357:17Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:254.58:134.61:331.31:510.06:347:18Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:104.58:384.82:140.92:220.26:337:19Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri8:484.59:005.02:480.52:490.46:317:19Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat9:234.39:235.13:200.23:130.66:307:20New Moon9Sat
10Sun9:564.29:455.23:510.03:360.96:297:21New Moon10Sun
11Mon10:304.010:095.24:22-0.13:591.16:277:22New Moon11Mon
12Tue11:063.710:345.24:55-0.14:231.46:267:22New Moon12Tue
13Wed11:463.411:025.15:30-0.14:471.76:257:23Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:323.26:090.05:121.96:247:24Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:302.96:540.25:392.26:227:25Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat12:104.72:552.87:480.46:152.56:217:26Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun12:594.44:442.98:580.67:302.86:207:26First Quarter17Sun
18Mon2:104.15:443.210:160.510:012.76:197:27First Quarter18Mon
19Tue3:454.06:183.611:180.411:342.26:177:28First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:114.16:484.112:070.36:167:29First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:194.37:184.712:341.612:480.26:157:29Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri7:194.57:505.31:230.81:270.26:147:30Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat8:124.68:235.82:100.02:050.26:137:31Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun9:034.68:596.22:56-0.72:430.46:127:32Full Moon24Sun
25Mon9:534.59:376.53:42-1.23:220.76:107:32Full Moon25Mon
26Tue10:454.310:186.54:30-1.54:021.06:097:33Full Moon26Tue
27Wed11:404.111:026.35:21-1.54:451.36:087:34Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu12:413.86:14-1.35:331.76:077:35Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri1:503.67:10-1.06:292.16:067:36Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:465.43:083.58:12-0.57:422.46:057:36Third Quarter30Sat
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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