34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

81°
H 85°
L 75°
SSE
3mph
High tide
10:03 am

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 : 3:23 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 39m at 10:03 am (4.6 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 - Sep 2000

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:135.35:530.46:211.16:287:19Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat12:224.812:545.26:281.17:191.36:287:18Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun1:204.11:385.07:031.88:311.56:297:16First Quarter3Sun
4Mon2:393.52:334.87:412.410:081.56:307:15First Quarter4Mon
5Tue4:443.33:454.78:402.911:381.26:307:14First Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:473.45:024.710:433.16:317:12First Quarter6Wed
7Thu7:453.76:054.912:420.912:073.06:327:11Waxing Gibbous7Thu
8Fri8:154.06:565.11:280.612:592.86:327:10Waxing Gibbous8Fri
9Sat8:384.17:375.42:040.41:362.56:337:08Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun8:584.38:125.62:340.22:082.26:347:07Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon9:184.58:445.73:010.12:391.96:347:05Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:404.79:165.83:270.13:101.66:357:04Full Moon12Tue
13Wed10:034.99:485.73:520.23:431.46:367:03Full Moon13Wed
14Thu10:275.110:225.44:180.34:191.26:367:01Full Moon14Thu
15Fri10:545.211:005.14:440.64:581.06:377:00Waning Gibbous15Fri
16Sat11:245.311:444.65:110.95:431.06:386:58Waning Gibbous16Sat
17Sun11:585.35:401.36:341.06:396:57Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon12:394.112:395.36:111.87:371.06:396:56Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue1:523.51:315.26:482.39:021.06:406:54Third Quarter19Tue
20Wed3:483.32:415.27:432.810:400.76:416:53Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu5:463.54:095.29:373.011:550.36:416:51Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:523.95:285.511:242.86:426:50Waning Crescent22Fri
23Sat7:344.36:345.912:52-0.112:342.46:436:49Waning Crescent23Sat
24Sun8:094.77:306.11:39-0.41:291.86:436:47Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:415.18:206.22:20-0.52:171.36:446:46Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue9:135.49:056.22:57-0.43:010.86:456:44New Moon26Tue
27Wed9:445.69:495.93:32-0.23:450.56:466:43New Moon27Wed
28Thu10:165.810:335.44:050.24:280.46:466:42New Moon28Thu
29Fri10:485.811:194.94:370.75:130.36:476:40Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat11:215.65:081.25:590.56:486:39Waxing Crescent30Sat
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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