34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H -°
L 67°
S
2mph
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 3h 56m 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 - Jun 1994

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:583.65:254.510:300.95:438:00Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:263.36:074.812:041.711:21 AM1.25:438:00Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:433.26:435.01:021.212:061.55:438:01Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:463.37:155.31:470.712:451.75:428:01Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:353.47:455.52:230.31:201.95:428:02Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:143.48:155.72:560.01:532.05:428:02Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue9:503.58:445.83:27-0.32:252.15:428:03New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:243.69:155.93:59-0.52:582.15:428:03New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:003.69:475.94:32-0.63:322.25:428:04New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:383.610:205.85:06-0.64:082.25:428:04New Moon10Fri
11Sat12:183.65:41-0.64:482.35:428:05Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:013.76:17-0.55:342.45:428:05Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:463.86:55-0.36:302.55:428:06Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue12:224.92:344.07:350.07:402.55:428:06Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed1:184.43:254.38:190.49:122.35:428:06First Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:323.94:164.79:090.710:481.85:428:07First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:073.45:065.210:071.15:428:07First Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:413.35:545.712:031.111:05 AM1.45:428:07Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:033.46:426.21:030.312:021.65:428:08Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:103.67:306.61:56-0.512:561.75:428:08Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue9:043.88:166.92:45-1.01:491.75:438:08Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed9:524.09:027.03:30-1.42:401.85:438:08Full Moon22Wed
23Thu10:384.29:466.94:15-1.53:301.85:438:08Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:254.210:316.54:59-1.54:201.85:438:09Full Moon24Fri
25Sat12:114.35:41-1.25:111.95:448:09Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:584.46:23-0.86:062.15:448:09Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:035.41:464.47:04-0.37:052.25:448:09Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:524.72:354.47:440.38:162.35:458:09Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:484.03:284.58:250.99:502.25:458:09Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:023.44:204.69:121.411:251.95:458:09Third Quarter30Thu
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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