34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

74°
H 82°
L 71°
E
1mph
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 5h 44m 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 - Jul 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:303.77:476.32:16-0.21:221.85:468:09Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed9:183.98:276.42:59-0.62:081.95:468:09Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu10:004.09:046.43:38-0.72:502.05:478:09New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:404.09:396.24:15-0.83:292.15:478:09New Moon4Fri
5Sat11:184.010:146.04:50-0.74:072.15:488:08New Moon5Sat
6Sun11:554.110:485.75:24-0.54:462.25:488:08Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:334.15:57-0.35:272.35:498:08Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:124.16:300.06:122.45:498:08Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed12:004.91:534.17:020.47:032.55:508:08Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:414.42:384.17:360.88:092.65:518:07Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:303.93:284.38:121.29:432.55:518:07First Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:403.44:194.58:561.611:172.15:528:07First Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:233.05:074.89:521.95:528:06First Quarter13Sun
14Mon6:013.05:515.112:231.610:53 AM2.15:538:06First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:153.26:345.51:121.011:49 AM2.25:548:05Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:083.57:165.91:530.412:412.25:548:05Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:493.77:576.32:31-0.21:302.15:558:05Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri9:284.08:396.73:09-0.62:171.95:558:04Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:064.39:216.83:47-1.03:031.85:568:03Full Moon19Sat
20Sun10:464.510:046.84:27-1.13:511.75:578:03Full Moon20Sun
21Mon11:284.710:506.55:07-1.14:421.65:578:02Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:134.85:49-0.95:371.65:588:02Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:005.06:31-0.56:391.65:598:01Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:355.31:525.17:150.07:491.76:008:00Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri1:394.62:485.28:020.79:171.66:008:00Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat3:003.93:515.48:581.310:541.36:017:59Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:423.54:545.510:061.86:027:58Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon6:213.45:545.712:150.811:18 AM2.16:027:58Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:383.66:485.91:170.312:222.26:037:57Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:323.97:356.12:070.01:172.26:047:56Waning Crescent30Wed
31Thu9:124.18:166.22:48-0.32:042.26:047:55Waning Crescent31Thu
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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