34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H 77°
L 73°
SSE
0mph
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 4h 25m 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 - Jul 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:464.14:164.18:590.910:052.75:468:09Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:593.54:574.49:451.311:372.35:468:09Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:353.25:344.710:321.65:478:09Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:093.06:085.012:391.711:16 AM1.95:478:09Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri7:273.16:425.31:261.111:59 AM2.15:488:08Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat8:243.37:165.72:050.512:412.35:488:08Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun9:083.47:526.02:410.01:222.45:498:08Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon9:473.68:296.43:16-0.42:032.45:498:08New Moon8Mon
9Tue10:253.79:076.63:53-0.82:452.45:508:08New Moon9Tue
10Wed11:043.89:476.74:31-1.03:282.35:508:07New Moon10Wed
11Thu11:463.910:296.65:11-1.14:142.35:518:07New Moon11Thu
12Fri12:294.05:52-1.15:052.35:528:07Waxing Crescent12Fri
13Sat1:144.26:33-0.96:042.35:528:06Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun12:055.92:014.47:15-0.57:112.35:538:06Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon1:025.22:514.77:580.08:342.25:538:06First Quarter15Mon
16Tue2:104.43:455.08:460.610:131.85:548:05First Quarter16Tue
17Wed3:393.74:395.49:391.211:411.25:558:05First Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:223.45:315.710:391.75:558:04First Quarter18Thu
19Fri6:593.36:226.112:520.511:39 AM2.15:568:04Waxing Gibbous19Fri
20Sat8:143.57:116.31:49-0.112:372.35:578:03Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun9:083.77:576.52:37-0.61:312.45:578:02Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon9:513.98:396.63:20-0.92:202.45:588:02Full Moon22Mon
23Tue10:294.09:196.53:59-0.93:032.45:598:01Full Moon23Tue
24Wed11:044.19:566.44:36-0.93:432.35:598:01Full Moon24Wed
25Thu11:394.110:326.15:11-0.74:222.36:008:00Full Moon25Thu
26Fri12:134.15:44-0.45:022.36:017:59Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat12:484.16:16-0.15:452.46:017:59Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun1:224.26:460.36:312.46:027:58Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:214.71:594.27:150.87:272.56:037:57Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:044.12:394.37:431.38:422.56:047:56Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:023.53:254.48:141.810:302.26:047:55Third Quarter31Wed
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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