34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

74°
H 84°
L 71°
E
3mph
High tide
10:49 am

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 : 4:39 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 37m at 10:49 am (5.1 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 - May 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:124.36:394.512:010.06:047:37Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:254.47:185.112:381.312:490.06:037:38Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:284.57:555.61:320.61:330.16:027:39Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun8:234.68:315.92:21-0.12:130.26:017:40Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:134.69:076.23:06-0.62:520.56:007:40New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:014.49:426.23:50-1.03:300.85:597:41New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:504.210:196.14:34-1.14:071.25:587:42New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:424.010:565.85:19-1.04:461.65:577:43Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri12:373.76:05-0.85:271.95:567:44Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:383.56:52-0.56:122.35:557:44Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:184.92:503.47:43-0.17:072.65:557:45Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:074.44:103.58:420.38:322.85:547:46First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:104.05:163.79:490.610:342.75:537:47First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:353.66:023.910:520.711:552.35:527:47First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:013.56:374.211:430.85:527:48First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:113.57:054.512:471.812:230.95:517:49Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:073.67:314.81:271.312:581.05:507:50Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:543.77:565.12:020.81:291.15:507:50Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:363.88:225.42:350.31:591.25:497:51Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue9:153.88:495.73:09-0.12:301.35:487:52Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:543.99:195.93:43-0.53:011.55:487:52Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:353.89:516.04:20-0.73:351.65:477:53Full Moon22Thu
23Fri11:213.810:276.05:00-0.94:111.85:477:54Full Moon23Fri
24Sat12:123.75:43-0.94:532.05:467:55Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun1:073.76:29-0.85:422.25:467:55Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon2:093.77:19-0.66:442.45:457:56Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue12:505.13:163.98:15-0.48:052.55:457:57Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:584.64:204.29:17-0.19:522.35:447:57Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:234.25:144.610:210.211:241.85:447:58Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:543.96:025.111:190.45:447:58Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat6:143.96:465.512:331.112:110.65:437:59Waning Crescent31Sat
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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