34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

77°
H 83°
L 73°
SW
7mph
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 3h 15m 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 - Mar 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:245.511:075.24:210.34:48-0.46:225:50Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat11:174.711:495.25:170.35:230.36:215:51Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:203.86:190.45:591.06:195:52Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon12:365.11:453.07:370.56:381.86:185:52Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue1:344.94:022.79:190.57:372.46:175:53Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed2:514.76:163.010:530.29:532.76:155:54Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:144.77:113.412:02-0.26:145:55Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:264.87:423.712:52-0.56:135:56Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat6:215.08:063.912:282.31:30-0.66:125:56Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:055.28:274.01:091.92:02-0.66:105:57Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:405.38:474.11:411.62:29-0.66:095:58Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:125.39:064.32:101.32:53-0.56:085:59New Moon12Tue
13Wed8:415.29:264.42:391.13:15-0.36:066:00New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:115.09:464.53:090.93:370.06:056:00New Moon14Thu
15Fri9:414.710:084.63:410.83:580.36:046:01New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:144.310:314.64:150.74:180.76:026:02Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun10:503.810:564.64:530.74:371.16:016:03Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon11:343.211:254.65:360.74:541.66:006:04Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue12:362.76:300.85:072.05:586:04Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed12:024.53:032.47:490.95:032.35:576:05First Quarter20Wed
21Thu12:594.49:420.75:556:06First Quarter21Thu
22Fri2:324.46:493.111:020.29:542.95:546:07First Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:064.66:583.511:55-0.311:192.55:536:07First Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:175.17:183.912:38-0.85:516:08Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon6:155.57:434.312:151.81:16-1.15:506:09Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue7:065.98:114.81:031.21:52-1.25:496:10Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:546.08:415.21:500.52:27-1.05:476:10Full Moon27Wed
28Thu8:415.89:135.62:360.03:01-0.75:466:11Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:295.49:485.83:24-0.43:35-0.25:456:12Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:204.810:255.84:14-0.64:090.45:436:13Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun11:174.111:045.65:07-0.64:431.05:426:13Waning Gibbous31Sun
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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