34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

83°
H 83°
L 74°
WSW
6mph
Low tide
3:23 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 27, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 19m at 3:23 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:594.97:554.41:021.51:36-0.35:406:15Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun8:365.09:174.71:351.03:03-0.36:387:15Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon9:125.19:415.03:100.63:31-0.26:377:16New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:505.010:085.33:460.23:590.06:367:17New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:324.710:395.54:26-0.24:280.36:347:18New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:184.311:135.65:10-0.45:000.76:337:18Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:123.95:59-0.45:331.26:327:19Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:183.46:55-0.36:111.76:307:20Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:395.32:483.08:02-0.27:002.26:297:21Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:385.04:443.19:27-0.18:272.66:287:21First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:594.76:093.410:56-0.210:422.66:277:22First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:334.67:013.912:04-0.46:257:23First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:534.77:394.312:092.112:58-0.56:247:24Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri6:584.98:114.71:101.51:42-0.56:237:24Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:535.08:415.01:591.02:20-0.46:227:25Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:395.09:095.32:420.42:53-0.26:207:26Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:224.89:365.43:220.13:230.16:197:27Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:024.510:035.54:00-0.23:510.56:187:27Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:434.210:295.44:37-0.34:170.96:177:28Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:253.910:565.35:15-0.34:431.46:167:29Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:123.55:54-0.25:081.86:147:30Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:073.16:370.05:322.26:137:31Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:222.97:250.35:562.56:127:31Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:284.48:280.56:117:32Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:174.16:173.19:500.68:203.16:107:33Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:433.86:453.411:050.611:212.96:097:34Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu4:293.77:063.711:580.46:087:34Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri5:443.97:254.112:222.412:390.36:077:35Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat6:414.17:464.41:041.91:140.26:067:36Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:304.38:084.91:411.31:450.26:047:37Waning Crescent30Sun
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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