34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 70°
NE
0mph
Low tide
3:25 am

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 44m at 3:25 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:364.05:525.312:300.412:033.06:486:38Waning Crescent1Tue
2Wed7:544.36:505.71:110.012:552.46:496:37Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu8:174.87:416.01:49-0.31:411.76:506:35Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:435.28:296.22:23-0.42:261.06:506:34Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:125.79:166.12:57-0.33:110.46:516:33New Moon5Sat
6Sun9:446.110:045.73:31-0.13:58-0.16:526:31New Moon6Sun
7Mon10:176.310:565.24:050.44:47-0.36:536:30New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:546.411:534.64:400.95:41-0.46:536:29Waxing Crescent8Tue
9Wed11:346.35:161.56:39-0.36:546:27Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu1:024.012:206.05:542.27:460.06:556:26Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri2:323.61:155.56:382.89:090.26:566:25First Quarter11Fri
12Sat4:393.52:315.07:523.310:400.36:566:24First Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:153.94:104.810:303.411:520.26:576:22First Quarter13Sun
14Mon7:044.25:344.812:053.06:586:21First Quarter14Mon
15Tue7:374.56:374.912:450.21:002.56:596:20Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:024.77:265.01:260.21:412.07:006:19Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu8:244.98:075.01:590.32:141.67:006:17Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri8:435.18:425.02:260.52:441.27:016:16Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat9:025.39:144.82:490.73:130.97:026:15Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:205.59:474.63:101.03:430.67:036:14Full Moon20Sun
21Mon9:405.610:214.43:301.34:140.47:046:13Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:015.610:584.13:501.64:480.37:046:11Full Moon22Tue
23Wed10:245.611:423.74:111.95:250.37:056:10Waning Gibbous23Wed
24Thu10:495.54:302.26:070.47:066:09Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:363.411:18 AM5.44:492.66:570.57:076:08Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:563.111:55 AM5.25:032.98:010.77:086:07Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:494.98:250.76:095:06Third Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:164.69:450.56:105:05Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue5:293.83:024.69:353.410:410.36:115:04Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:474.24:244.810:522.711:260.16:115:03Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu6:104.75:295.111:462.06:125:02Waning Crescent31Thu
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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