34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H -°
L 67°
S
1mph
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 2h 33m 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 - May 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:524.74:293.79:23-0.19:312.56:047:37Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon3:154.25:334.010:340.111:172.26:037:38Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:453.96:214.311:340.46:027:39Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:023.86:594.612:291.712:230.66:017:39Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu7:063.87:304.81:211.21:030.86:007:40Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri7:573.87:575.12:020.71:361.05:597:41Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:403.88:225.32:370.32:051.25:587:42Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:173.78:465.43:090.02:321.45:577:43New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:523.79:115.53:39-0.22:571.65:577:43New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:283.69:375.64:10-0.43:241.75:567:44New Moon10Tue
11Wed11:063.510:055.54:43-0.53:521.95:557:45New Moon11Wed
12Thu11:473.410:365.45:19-0.54:212.15:547:46Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:343.35:57-0.44:542.25:537:46Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat1:263.26:38-0.25:342.45:527:47Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun2:273.27:22-0.16:272.65:527:48Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon12:364.73:323.48:130.17:442.75:517:49First Quarter16Mon
17Tue1:374.34:293.79:100.39:362.65:507:49First Quarter17Tue
18Wed3:003.95:144.110:100.511:102.15:507:50First Quarter18Wed
19Thu4:333.75:534.711:050.65:497:51First Quarter19Thu
20Fri5:543.76:325.212:171.311:54 AM0.75:487:52Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat7:053.87:115.81:120.512:400.95:487:52Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun8:074.07:526.32:02-0.31:251.05:477:53Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon9:014.18:336.72:49-1.02:101.25:477:54Full Moon23Mon
24Tue9:534.19:156.93:36-1.52:551.35:467:54Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:454.19:596.84:24-1.73:411.55:467:55Full Moon25Wed
26Thu11:394.010:456.55:12-1.74:301.75:457:56Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:344.06:01-1.45:222.05:457:56Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat1:323.96:50-1.16:212.25:447:57Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:255.42:334.07:41-0.67:302.45:447:58Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon1:234.73:374.18:35-0.19:002.45:447:58Third Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:324.14:364.39:320.410:442.25:437:59Third Quarter31Tue
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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