34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H -°
L 73°
SSE
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 6h 26m at 4:37 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 10:49 am (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Feb 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:144.811:59 AM4.56:051.36:260.26:505:24Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon1:064.81:103.87:221.37:150.96:505:25First Quarter2Mon
3Tue2:064.92:503.29:021.28:191.56:495:26First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:155.04:453.010:390.79:411.86:485:27First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:225.26:163.211:510.110:582.06:475:28Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri5:235.57:153.612:46-0.46:465:29Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat6:165.77:573.812:011.91:31-0.76:465:30Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun7:025.88:324.012:531.82:08-0.96:455:31Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon7:415.99:024.11:351.62:42-0.96:445:32Full Moon9Mon
10Tue8:175.99:314.22:131.53:12-0.86:435:33Full Moon10Tue
11Wed8:505.79:594.22:471.43:41-0.66:425:34Full Moon11Wed
12Thu9:225.510:274.33:211.34:08-0.46:415:35Full Moon12Thu
13Fri9:545.110:554.23:561.34:34-0.16:405:36Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat10:274.711:244.24:331.44:590.36:395:36Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:024.211:564.25:131.55:240.76:385:37Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon11:423.65:591.65:491.26:375:38Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:324.112:343.06:591.76:151.66:365:39Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed1:184.12:102.68:351.76:472.06:355:40Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu2:234.14:452.510:231.38:032.46:345:41Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:394.36:172.811:310.810:042.46:325:42Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:444.66:553.212:180.26:315:43Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun5:385.17:253.612:56-0.36:305:44Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon6:265.57:543.912:111.91:32-0.86:295:45Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:106.08:244.312:581.52:07-1.16:285:45Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:536.28:564.61:421.12:42-1.36:275:46New Moon25Wed
26Thu8:356.39:314.92:260.73:18-1.26:265:47New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:206.010:085.13:120.43:55-1.06:245:48New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:075.610:485.34:020.24:32-0.66:235:49Waxing Crescent28Sat
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 100% 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 (100% 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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