34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

77°
H 85°
L 74°
SW
6mph
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 5h 39m 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 - Feb 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:345.38:213.512:162.31:51-0.36:515:23Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:085.58:473.612:542.22:20-0.56:505:24Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu7:415.79:113.71:282.12:49-0.76:495:25New Moon3Thu
4Fri8:115.89:373.82:001.93:17-0.86:485:26New Moon4Fri
5Sat8:425.810:043.92:331.83:45-0.86:485:27New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:145.710:344.03:071.74:14-0.76:475:28New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:475.511:054.13:441.64:43-0.56:465:29Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue10:235.111:394.24:251.65:13-0.16:455:30Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:054.65:121.65:430.36:445:31Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:164.311:55 AM3.96:091.66:160.86:435:32Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:014.51:063.37:251.56:561.36:425:33First Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:574.63:012.89:111.27:551.86:415:34First Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:054.95:072.810:450.69:262.16:405:35First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:145.26:303.211:53-0.110:502.26:395:36Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue5:185.67:213.612:46-0.76:385:37Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed6:156.18:003.91:31-1.26:375:38Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:066.48:364.212:541.72:13-1.56:365:39Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:536.59:124.51:431.32:52-1.66:355:40Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:376.59:474.62:301.03:29-1.46:345:41Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:206.210:234.73:150.94:05-1.16:335:42Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:035.611:004.74:010.84:40-0.66:325:42Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:475.011:374.74:490.95:130.06:315:43Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed11:334.25:391.05:440.66:305:44Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu12:164.512:273.56:351.26:141.36:285:45Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:594.41:442.97:511.36:441.96:275:46Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:544.24:082.69:401.37:282.46:265:47Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:074.16:322.811:100.99:452.76:255:48Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon4:224.27:143.112:090.56:245:49Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:224.57:373.412:500.16:225:49Waning Crescent29Tue
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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