34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H -°
L 73°
SSE
3mph
Low tide
4:13 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 28, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 42m at 4:13 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 10:25 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:26 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:24 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jul 1999

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:383.86:00-0.45:072.55:468:09Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri1:203.96:37-0.35:552.65:468:09Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat2:064.07:150.06:542.65:478:09Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:424.82:554.27:560.38:092.65:478:09Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:434.33:474.58:430.69:482.35:488:08Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:063.84:384.99:371.011:181.75:488:08Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed4:453.55:265.410:361.35:498:08Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:163.56:145.912:271.011:33 AM1.55:498:08Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri7:323.67:026.41:250.212:291.75:508:08Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat8:323.97:496.82:15-0.51:221.85:508:07Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun9:244.18:357.03:02-1.02:141.85:518:07New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:114.39:217.13:47-1.43:041.85:518:07New Moon12Mon
13Tue10:574.410:066.94:32-1.43:541.85:528:06New Moon13Tue
14Wed11:444.410:516.65:16-1.34:441.95:538:06Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:314.55:59-1.05:372.05:538:06Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:194.56:41-0.56:332.15:548:05Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:275.32:094.57:230.07:362.35:558:05Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:194.63:024.58:050.68:562.35:558:04First Quarter18Sun
19Mon2:233.93:584.68:511.210:352.15:568:04First Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:503.44:524.89:451.711:581.75:568:03First Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:323.15:404.910:442.15:578:03First Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:033.26:245.21:001.311:40 AM2.35:588:02Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:063.47:035.41:450.812:302.45:588:01Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:473.67:395.62:220.41:132.55:598:01Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:193.78:135.92:550.11:522.46:008:00Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon9:493.98:466.13:26-0.22:282.36:017:59Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:184.09:186.23:56-0.33:032.26:017:59Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:484.19:516.24:27-0.43:392.26:027:58Full Moon28Wed
29Thu11:214.210:266.14:59-0.54:182.16:037:57Full Moon29Thu
30Fri11:554.311:035.85:31-0.45:002.16:037:56Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:324.46:04-0.15:482.16:047:56Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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