34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H -°
L 71°
SW
5mph
High tide
10:39 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 29, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 5:01 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 59m at 10:39 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (97% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:134.09:316.63:56-1.23:121.55:438:00Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:024.010:136.64:40-1.43:561.65:438:00Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:544.110:596.45:27-1.44:461.85:428:01Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:494.16:15-1.35:412.05:428:02Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:484.17:05-1.06:462.15:428:02Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:485.42:504.37:59-0.68:052.25:428:03Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:544.73:534.58:57-0.19:442.15:428:03Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:164.14:524.99:580.411:181.65:428:04Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:473.75:445.210:580.75:428:04Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:123.66:305.512:311.011:53 AM1.15:428:05Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue7:253.67:125.81:290.512:421.45:428:05Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed8:243.67:505.92:160.01:261.65:428:05Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu9:123.78:256.02:57-0.32:051.85:428:06Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri9:543.88:576.03:34-0.52:411.95:428:06New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:323.89:286.04:08-0.63:152.05:428:06New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:093.810:005.84:41-0.63:492.25:428:07New Moon16Sun
17Mon11:473.810:315.65:14-0.54:252.35:428:07New Moon17Mon
18Tue12:263.75:48-0.45:022.45:428:07Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed1:073.76:21-0.15:452.55:428:08Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu1:503.86:560.16:342.65:428:08Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:194.62:373.97:310.47:352.75:438:08Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:054.13:274.08:100.89:002.75:438:08First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:063.64:154.38:541.110:402.35:438:08First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:343.35:004.69:471.411:531.85:438:09First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:113.15:425.010:431.65:448:09First Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:333.26:235.512:481.111:36 AM1.75:448:09Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:383.47:056.01:340.412:271.85:448:09Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:313.77:486.52:18-0.31:181.85:458:09Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:173.98:326.83:00-0.82:071.85:458:09Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:024.29:167.03:43-1.32:561.75:468:09Full 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 97% 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 Full Moon (97% 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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