34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

78°
H -°
L 73°
SW
9mph
High tide
8:57 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:49 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 35m at 8:57 pm (6.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Full Moon (98% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Sep 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:564.49:165.93:39-0.13:102.06:277:19Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:174.59:465.84:040.03:401.86:287:18Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:404.610:165.64:280.24:121.66:297:17Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:034.710:475.24:520.44:461.56:297:15Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:294.811:224.85:160.75:241.56:307:14Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu11:564.95:391.16:061.56:317:13Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:014.312:264.96:021.56:561.66:317:11Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:513.81:034.96:262.08:021.66:327:10Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun2:063.21:524.96:522.49:391.56:337:08Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:293.03:044.97:332.811:171.06:347:07Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:353.34:295.29:403.16:347:06Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:243.75:425.612:230.511:29 AM3.06:357:04Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:564.16:446.01:13-0.112:362.56:367:03Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:274.57:386.41:56-0.51:302.06:367:02Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:574.98:276.72:36-0.72:191.46:377:00Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:295.39:146.63:13-0.83:070.96:386:59New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:035.610:016.43:50-0.63:540.66:386:57New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:385.810:505.84:26-0.24:440.36:396:56New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:155.911:425.25:020.35:360.36:406:54Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:545.85:371.06:320.46:406:53Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:414.412:375.66:141.67:350.66:416:52Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat1:543.81:265.36:522.38:540.86:426:50First Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:443.42:304.97:402.910:310.86:436:49First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:583.53:584.79:383.311:510.76:436:47First Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:133.95:224.811:423.26:446:46First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:494.16:264.912:490.512:462.86:456:45Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:154.37:155.11:320.31:272.56:456:43Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:354.57:545.32:060.32:002.16:466:42Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:544.78:275.42:340.32:291.86:476:41Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun9:134.98:595.42:590.32:571.46:486:39Full Moon30Sun
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 98% 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 (98% 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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