34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

74°
H 83°
L 71°
E
2mph
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 4h 33m 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 - Jun 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:243.97:275.91:290.412:580.95:438:00Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon8:244.08:066.22:19-0.21:431.15:438:00Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue9:154.08:436.43:03-0.72:241.35:438:01New Moon3Tue
4Wed10:034.09:206.43:45-1.03:041.55:428:01New Moon4Wed
5Thu10:494.09:566.24:26-1.03:441.85:428:02New Moon5Thu
6Fri11:363.910:326.05:07-1.04:232.05:428:02New Moon6Fri
7Sat12:243.85:47-0.85:052.25:428:03Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:143.76:27-0.55:492.45:428:03Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:063.77:08-0.16:402.65:428:04Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:304.73:033.87:500.27:442.85:428:04Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed1:184.24:013.98:360.69:172.85:428:05First Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:223.74:514.19:281.010:592.55:428:05First Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:483.35:324.410:221.25:428:06First Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:173.26:084.712:082.011:11 AM1.45:428:06First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:323.26:415.012:581.411:55 AM1.65:428:06Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon7:323.37:135.41:390.912:351.75:428:07Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue8:213.57:465.82:160.31:141.85:428:07Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed9:043.78:206.12:52-0.21:541.85:428:07Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu9:453.88:566.43:28-0.62:331.85:428:08Full Moon19Thu
20Fri10:263.99:346.54:07-0.93:151.95:428:08Full Moon20Fri
21Sat11:104.010:146.54:47-1.13:591.95:438:08Full Moon21Sat
22Sun11:574.110:596.35:29-1.24:482.05:438:08Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:474.26:13-1.05:432.15:438:08Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:394.36:59-0.86:462.25:438:09Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:435.32:354.57:47-0.38:022.25:448:09Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:474.73:354.88:390.29:372.05:448:09Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:084.04:335.19:380.611:111.55:448:09Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:433.65:275.510:391.15:458:09Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:133.56:175.812:260.911:38 AM1.45:458:09Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon7:303.67:046.11:260.312:321.65:468:09Waning Crescent30Mon
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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