34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

77°
H 84°
L 73°
SSW
3mph
High tide
9:44 am

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 : 2:49 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 55m at 9:44 am (4.3 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 - Jun 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat1:314.44:553.79:210.29:353.15:438:00Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun2:453.95:404.010:200.511:212.75:438:00Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:143.66:134.311:110.75:438:01Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:333.46:404.612:252.211:52 AM1.05:428:01Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:413.47:054.91:111.612:261.25:428:02Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu7:383.47:295.21:501.012:581.45:428:02Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:263.57:545.52:240.51:271.65:428:03Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat9:093.58:215.82:570.01:571.85:428:03Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:513.58:506.03:31-0.42:282.05:428:04New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:333.59:226.24:07-0.73:002.15:428:04New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:193.59:576.24:45-0.93:352.35:428:05New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:083.55:27-1.04:142.45:428:05New Moon12Wed
13Thu1:013.56:11-0.95:002.65:428:06Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:573.66:57-0.85:572.75:428:06Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:095.62:563.77:46-0.67:092.85:428:06Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:085.13:524.08:39-0.38:452.75:428:07First Quarter16Sun
17Mon2:204.64:424.59:350.110:302.35:428:07First Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:484.15:275.010:300.511:521.65:428:07First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:183.76:085.511:210.85:428:08Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu6:413.66:496.012:560.712:091.25:428:08Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:543.77:296.41:510.012:551.55:438:08Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:553.78:096.62:40-0.71:401.85:438:08Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:473.88:496.73:25-1.12:242.05:438:08Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:373.89:286.64:08-1.33:072.25:438:09Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:253.810:076.44:51-1.23:492.35:448:09Full Moon25Tue
26Wed12:133.85:33-1.14:322.55:448:09Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:003.86:15-0.85:182.65:448:09Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:483.86:55-0.46:072.85:458:09Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:085.22:383.87:350.07:052.95:458:09Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:534.63:283.98:160.48:202.95:458:09Third Quarter30Sun
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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