34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H 81°
L 67°
SW
11mph
Low tide
5:23 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 30, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 21m at 5:23 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 11:20 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:22 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Apr 1995

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:594.29:485.23:52-0.13:380.95:416:14New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:393.811:165.05:290.05:041.36:407:15Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:233.46:080.15:291.76:387:15Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:173.06:520.45:552.06:377:16Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:214.52:352.87:450.66:232.46:357:17Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:044.24:472.78:580.87:092.76:347:18First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:103.96:163.010:300.99:512.86:337:19First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:473.86:493.311:380.711:382.56:327:19First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:123.97:133.712:250.56:307:20First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:164.17:354.112:342.01:020.36:297:21Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue7:074.47:584.51:171.41:340.26:287:22Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:534.68:245.01:560.82:060.26:267:22Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:374.78:525.42:350.22:370.26:257:23Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:204.79:235.83:15-0.33:100.36:247:24Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:054.69:576.03:57-0.83:440.56:237:25Full Moon15Sat
16Sun10:534.410:356.14:42-1.04:210.86:217:25Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:474.011:186.05:31-1.15:011.26:207:26Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:483.76:25-1.05:461.66:197:27Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:075.72:003.47:24-0.76:412.06:187:28Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:045.33:273.48:33-0.47:582.36:167:28Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:174.84:513.69:51-0.29:532.46:157:29Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:474.45:554.011:05-0.111:342.06:147:30Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:144.36:444.412:040.06:137:31Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:274.37:234.812:431.412:530.16:127:31Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:284.37:565.11:360.91:340.36:117:32Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:184.38:265.32:190.42:090.56:107:33Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:004.28:535.52:570.02:400.86:087:34New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:394.19:195.53:32-0.23:081.06:077:35New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:173.99:455.54:06-0.43:351.36:067:35New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:553.710:125.44:39-0.44:011.56:057:36New Moon30Sun
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 93% 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 (93% 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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