34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

78°
H 83°
L 71°
SSW
6mph
Low tide
4:39 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 29, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 07m at 4:39 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:584.12:053.19:222.48:241.56:594:56Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:484.43:572.910:471.99:251.76:594:56Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:324.75:273.011:431.210:241.86:594:57Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:135.16:323.212:270.56:594:58Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun5:545.67:213.51:07-0.17:004:59Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:346.18:033.812:051.81:46-0.77:005:00Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:156.58:444.012:521.72:25-1.27:005:00New Moon7Tue
8Wed7:576.89:254.21:381.63:05-1.57:005:01New Moon8Wed
9Thu8:406.810:084.42:251.53:46-1.67:005:02New Moon9Thu
10Fri9:256.710:534.53:131.44:29-1.56:595:03Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:126.311:414.64:061.45:12-1.26:595:04Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:045.65:031.55:56-0.76:595:05Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:324.712:014.86:091.66:43-0.16:595:06Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:284.81:114.07:291.77:350.66:595:07First Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:304.92:453.49:111.58:381.26:595:08First Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:345.14:333.110:451.09:501.66:585:09First Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:355.36:053.211:560.410:571.86:585:10Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat5:295.57:113.412:490.06:585:10Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun6:165.77:563.61:32-0.46:575:11Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon6:575.88:323.812:431.92:08-0.66:575:12Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:335.99:033.91:231.92:40-0.76:575:13Full Moon21Tue
22Wed8:065.99:313.91:581.83:09-0.76:565:14Full Moon22Wed
23Thu8:365.89:594.02:311.83:37-0.66:565:15Full Moon23Thu
24Fri9:075.610:284.03:031.74:05-0.56:555:16Full Moon24Fri
25Sat9:375.410:584.03:371.74:32-0.36:555:17Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun10:095.011:294.04:131.84:590.06:545:18Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon10:424.64:531.85:260.36:535:19Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue12:024.111:19 AM4.15:381.95:540.76:535:20Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed12:394.112:043.56:352.06:231.16:525:21Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu1:254.11:133.07:582.06:591.66:525:22Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri2:234.33:132.69:481.67:581.96:515:23Third Quarter31Fri
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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