34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 70°
ESE
2mph
Low tide
5:01 am

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 2h 13m at 5:01 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : 11:15 am (5.3 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 - Feb 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:065.58:363.712:562.02:14-0.46:515:23Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri7:385.69:003.91:301.92:40-0.56:505:24Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:095.79:244.02:021.73:06-0.56:495:25Full Moon3Sat
4Sun8:395.69:494.12:341.53:31-0.56:485:26Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:095.510:164.23:071.43:57-0.46:485:27Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:415.210:444.33:421.44:23-0.26:475:28Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:144.911:154.44:211.44:500.16:465:29Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu10:524.411:504.45:041.45:180.56:455:30Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri11:383.85:541.45:470.96:445:31Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat12:304.512:393.27:001.56:221.36:435:32Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun1:234.62:172.88:361.37:111.86:425:33Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon2:324.74:252.710:150.98:402.16:415:34Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:475.05:553.011:270.210:182.16:405:35Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:555.46:493.512:21-0.46:395:36Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu5:555.87:303.91:07-0.96:385:37Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:486.28:074.312:321.51:48-1.36:375:38Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:366.48:434.71:241.12:28-1.46:365:39New Moon17Sat
18Sun8:226.49:205.02:120.73:06-1.46:355:40New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:066.29:575.12:590.53:43-1.16:345:41New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:515.710:365.23:470.44:20-0.66:335:41Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed10:385.111:155.14:360.44:56-0.16:325:42Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:274.311:584.95:280.65:310.56:315:43Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:243.66:250.86:071.26:305:44Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:444.71:423.07:381.16:461.86:295:45First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:424.43:492.79:221.17:502.36:275:46First Quarter25Sun
26Mon2:584.35:512.910:560.99:512.56:265:47First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:154.36:493.211:590.511:142.46:255:48First Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:194.57:203.512:420.26:245:49Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:084.77:433.712:072.21:150.06:225:49Waxing Gibbous29Thu
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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