34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

84°
H 85°
L 73°
SSW
5mph
High tide
10:25 am

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 : 3:59 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 10:25 am (4.8 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 - Nov 1998

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:475.77:045.112:250.31:030.56:135:01Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:206.27:545.21:030.41:47-0.26:145:00Full Moon2Mon
3Tue7:566.68:445.11:410.52:33-0.76:154:59Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:336.89:364.82:200.83:21-1.06:164:58Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:136.810:324.53:001.24:11-1.16:174:57Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:566.611:354.23:431.65:04-0.96:184:57Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:436.24:302.16:01-0.66:194:56Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:464.011:37 AM5.65:272.57:04-0.26:204:55Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:103.912:435.06:422.98:170.26:214:54Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:344.12:064.58:342.99:310.46:214:53Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:384.43:364.210:182.610:330.66:224:53Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu5:254.74:534.211:262.111:220.76:234:52Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:025.05:544.212:161.66:244:51Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:325.26:444.212:010.912:551.16:254:51Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:585.47:264.212:341.11:290.76:264:50Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:215.68:024.21:011.32:000.46:274:50Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:445.78:374.11:271.52:300.16:284:49New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:075.89:124.01:511.73:01-0.16:294:48New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:325.89:503.92:171.93:33-0.26:304:48New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:585.810:313.82:432.04:09-0.26:314:48New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:265.711:183.63:122.34:47-0.16:324:47Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:585.53:432.55:280.06:334:47Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:133.510:35 AM5.24:212.76:150.26:344:46Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:183.511:21 AM4.95:122.97:080.46:354:46Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:323.612:244.56:313.18:110.56:354:46First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:333.91:534.18:323.09:150.66:364:45First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:194.43:304.010:112.410:110.76:374:45First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:584.94:514.011:151.711:000.76:384:45Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun5:365.55:594.212:080.86:394:45Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:146.06:594.312:560.06:404:45Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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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