34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H -°
L 73°
ESE
2mph
Low tide
4:37 am

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 3h 30m at 4:37 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 1997

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:565.810:054.12:431.73:520.06:135:01New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:255.810:523.83:111.94:320.06:145:00Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:575.611:473.63:412.25:160.16:154:59Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:365.44:172.56:070.26:164:58Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:553.511:24 AM5.15:042.87:070.46:174:57Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:183.612:304.86:173.08:180.56:184:56First Quarter6Thu
7Fri3:343.92:004.58:153.09:280.56:194:56First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:284.33:344.410:022.510:270.46:204:55First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:104.84:524.511:111.811:160.46:214:54Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon5:495.45:584.712:061.06:224:53Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue6:265.96:564.812:010.512:550.36:234:53Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:036.37:484.812:430.61:41-0.46:244:52Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu7:396.78:374.71:230.82:26-0.86:244:51Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:176.89:274.62:021.13:11-1.06:254:51Full Moon14Fri
15Sat8:556.710:194.32:421.43:56-1.06:264:50Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:346.411:154.13:221.84:43-0.86:274:49Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon10:156.04:062.15:32-0.56:284:49Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:163.911:00 AM5.54:542.56:23-0.16:294:48Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:253.811:50 AM4.95:532.87:200.36:304:48Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu2:433.912:534.37:173.08:250.76:314:47Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:524.02:173.99:172.99:310.96:324:47Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat4:424.33:473.710:442.510:251.16:334:47Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:204.65:013.611:392.011:081.26:344:46Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:504.86:003.712:201.56:354:46Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue6:175.16:483.812:551.06:364:46Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:425.47:283.912:151.51:270.56:374:45Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:085.78:063.912:451.61:590.16:384:45Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:345.98:424.01:141.72:31-0.26:384:45New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:026.19:214.01:441.83:05-0.56:394:45New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:336.110:023.92:161.93:42-0.66:404:44New 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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