34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

78°
H -°
L 74°
SW
9mph
High tide
9:29 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 27, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 4:13 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 37m at 9:29 pm (6.0 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 - Jan 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:505.37:043.312:570.56:594:55Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun6:245.57:513.41:350.06:594:56Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon6:555.68:293.512:302.02:07-0.36:594:57Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:245.89:023.61:032.12:38-0.56:594:57New Moon4Tue
5Wed7:535.99:333.61:352.23:08-0.66:594:58New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:235.910:063.62:062.23:39-0.77:004:59New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:535.910:403.72:382.24:11-0.77:005:00New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:235.711:163.73:122.24:43-0.67:005:01Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:565.511:543.73:482.35:17-0.47:005:02Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:325.24:302.35:51-0.16:595:02Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:353.811:13 AM4.75:212.46:260.26:595:03Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:203.912:044.26:252.57:060.66:595:04First Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:104.11:163.67:572.37:551.06:595:05First Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:044.53:033.19:451.98:551.46:595:06First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:564.94:513.011:051.110:001.66:595:07First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:475.46:163.212:050.26:595:08Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon5:365.97:183.512:56-0.66:585:09Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue6:256.48:073.81:42-1.26:585:10Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:126.88:514.112:521.72:26-1.66:585:11Full Moon19Wed
20Thu7:597.09:344.21:421.63:09-1.86:575:12Full Moon20Thu
21Fri8:446.910:184.32:311.53:52-1.86:575:13Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:296.711:024.43:211.54:35-1.56:565:14Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun10:166.111:474.44:121.55:16-1.16:565:15Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon11:035.45:061.65:56-0.56:555:16Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue12:344.411:55 AM4.66:061.86:360.26:555:17Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:254.412:543.87:181.97:190.96:545:18Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:214.42:193.18:571.88:101.56:545:19Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri3:214.54:172.810:381.49:172.06:535:20Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:194.66:082.911:500.910:292.26:535:21Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:104.87:143.112:400.46:525:22Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon5:555.07:533.31:190.06:515:23Waning Crescent31Mon
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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