34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

78°
H -°
L 73°
SW
10mph
High tide
10:02 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:37 am (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 00m at 10:02 pm (5.8 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 - Jul 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:033.54:534.49:371.311:332.25:468:09First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:363.25:364.710:311.65:468:09First Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:053.16:155.012:361.711:21 AM1.95:478:09First Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:183.26:505.21:241.112:072.05:478:09Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:123.37:245.52:020.712:492.15:488:08Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:533.57:585.82:370.21:282.25:488:08Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue9:293.78:316.13:10-0.22:072.25:498:08Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:043.89:056.33:43-0.52:452.15:498:08Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:404.09:416.44:18-0.73:252.15:508:08Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:184.110:186.34:54-0.84:062.15:508:07Full Moon10Fri
11Sat11:594.211:006.15:31-0.84:522.15:518:07Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:424.36:10-0.65:442.15:528:07Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:284.56:50-0.36:442.25:528:06Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:375.22:184.77:320.17:562.25:538:06Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:394.53:134.98:200.69:282.05:538:06Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:013.94:125.29:151.111:041.55:548:05Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:413.55:095.610:191.55:558:05Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:163.56:045.912:200.811:24 AM1.85:558:04Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:343.66:556.31:210.212:241.95:568:04Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:323.97:436.52:12-0.41:202.05:578:03Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue9:194.18:286.72:57-0.72:111.95:578:03Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:004.39:096.73:38-0.92:571.95:588:02New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:394.49:496.54:16-0.93:401.95:598:01New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:174.410:276.24:53-0.84:221.95:598:01New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:554.411:055.85:29-0.55:052.06:008:00Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:334.46:03-0.15:492.16:017:59Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon1:124.46:350.36:372.26:017:59Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:244.71:534.47:070.87:322.36:027:58Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:094.12:384.47:401.38:462.46:037:57First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:083.53:314.48:161.710:292.26:047:56First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:433.14:284.69:052.111:541.86:047:55First Quarter31Fri
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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