34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

77°
H 84°
L 74°
SW
8mph
Low tide
2:49 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 26, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 34m at 2:49 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Jan 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:476.611:523.93:312.25:12-1.36:594:55Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed10:356.14:262.25:57-1.06:594:56Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:444.011:29 AM5.55:292.36:44-0.66:594:57Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri1:384.212:324.86:472.37:330.06:594:58Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:354.51:524.08:262.18:290.67:004:59Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun3:314.93:333.410:081.69:281.17:004:59Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon4:235.35:133.211:270.810:261.57:005:00Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:115.66:393.312:280.17:005:01Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed5:575.97:413.51:17-0.57:005:02Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu6:396.18:293.612:122.02:00-0.96:595:03Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:196.29:093.712:582.12:39-1.16:595:04New Moon11Fri
12Sat7:566.29:453.71:392.23:15-1.16:595:05New Moon12Sat
13Sun8:316.210:203.72:172.23:49-1.06:595:06New Moon13Sun
14Mon9:056.010:543.72:532.24:23-0.96:595:06New Moon14Mon
15Tue9:385.711:293.73:292.24:55-0.66:595:07Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed10:115.44:072.25:26-0.36:585:08Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu12:043.710:45 AM4.94:482.35:570.16:585:09Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:403.811:22 AM4.45:362.46:270.56:585:10Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat1:203.812:053.76:362.46:571.06:575:11First Quarter19Sat
20Sun2:053.91:083.18:082.47:321.56:575:12First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:544.13:082.610:062.08:201.96:575:13First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:444.45:222.611:241.49:282.26:565:14First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:324.86:482.912:150.76:565:15Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu5:185.27:343.212:560.06:555:16Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri6:035.78:103.41:34-0.66:555:17Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat6:476.18:433.712:242.22:11-1.26:545:18Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun7:306.59:173.91:122.02:49-1.56:545:19Full Moon27Sun
28Mon8:136.89:534.01:581.83:27-1.76:535:20Full Moon28Mon
29Tue8:576.810:314.22:441.64:06-1.76:525:21Full Moon29Tue
30Wed9:426.611:124.43:331.44:46-1.46:525:22Waning Gibbous30Wed
31Thu10:316.011:544.64:271.45:25-0.96:515:23Waning Gibbous31Thu
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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