34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

78°
H 84°
L 74°
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 6h 01m 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 - Nov 2001

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:345.99:314.22:221.43:210.06:135:01Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:006.010:163.92:471.74:00-0.16:145:00Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:306.011:103.73:132.04:43-0.26:154:59Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:045.93:422.35:33-0.16:164:58Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:183.410:47 AM5.64:152.76:330.06:174:57Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:513.311:42 AM5.35:033.07:450.26:184:56Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed3:343.512:595.06:363.39:040.26:194:56Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:343.92:364.79:033.210:100.16:204:55Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:134.44:054.710:352.611:020.16:214:54Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:474.95:174.811:371.811:470.16:224:53Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun6:205.46:194.912:291.06:234:53Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:525.97:154.912:260.31:160.26:244:52Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:246.38:054.71:030.62:01-0.46:254:51New Moon13Tue
14Wed7:566.68:544.51:390.92:44-0.76:254:51New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:296.69:444.32:131.33:28-0.96:264:50New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:036.510:384.02:461.74:13-0.96:274:49New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:376.211:373.73:202.24:59-0.76:284:49Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:135.83:562.65:48-0.36:294:48Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:463.510:53 AM5.34:352.96:410.06:304:48Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue2:123.511:40 AM4.85:273.27:440.46:314:47Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed3:423.712:454.36:593.48:530.66:324:47First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:383.92:193.99:373.39:540.86:334:47First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:134.23:513.810:572.810:420.96:344:46First Quarter23Fri
24Sat5:394.55:013.811:452.211:191.06:354:46First Quarter24Sat
25Sun6:024.85:583.812:221.76:364:46Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon6:235.16:453.912:551.16:374:45Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:465.57:283.912:201.31:270.56:384:45Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:105.88:084.012:481.42:000.06:384:45Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:366.18:493.91:161.62:35-0.46:394:45Full Moon29Thu
30Fri8:046.39:323.91:461.83:12-0.76:404:44Full Moon30Fri
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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