34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 70°
E
2mph
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 2h 38m 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 - Dec 2002

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:306.27:204.312:010.81:17-0.36:414:44Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon7:066.78:154.312:411.12:03-0.96:424:44New Moon2Mon
3Tue7:437.09:084.21:201.42:49-1.46:434:44New Moon3Tue
4Wed8:217.010:024.02:001.73:36-1.56:434:44New Moon4Wed
5Thu9:016.910:583.92:412.04:24-1.46:444:44New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:426.511:593.73:242.35:13-1.16:454:44Waxing Crescent6Fri
7Sat10:276.04:112.66:03-0.76:464:44Waxing Crescent7Sat
8Sun1:043.711:16 AM5.45:062.96:56-0.36:474:44Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon2:153.712:124.86:173.17:540.26:474:44First Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:233.91:224.18:043.18:540.56:484:45First Quarter10Tue
11Wed4:144.22:533.710:022.89:490.96:494:45First Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:534.44:213.511:152.210:351.26:504:45First Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:254.75:353.412:051.66:504:45Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat5:525.06:363.412:451.06:514:46Waxing Gibbous14Sat
15Sun6:175.37:253.51:190.56:524:46Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:435.68:063.512:161.91:500.16:524:46Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:105.88:443.612:462.02:22-0.36:534:47Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:386.09:223.61:172.12:55-0.66:534:47Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:086.210:023.61:482.23:30-0.86:544:47Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:416.210:453.52:212.34:07-0.96:554:48Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:166.211:323.52:562.44:47-0.86:554:48Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:556.03:372.55:29-0.76:564:49Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon12:223.610:39 AM5.74:262.76:13-0.56:564:49Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue1:153.711:31 AM5.25:302.87:00-0.26:564:50Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed2:113.912:344.66:532.87:520.26:574:51Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:044.31:594.08:422.58:480.66:574:51Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:524.73:383.510:191.89:441.06:584:52Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:375.35:113.411:300.910:371.36:584:52Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun5:205.86:313.512:270.06:584:53Waning Crescent29Sun
30Mon6:036.37:343.61:17-0.76:584:54Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:466.68:303.712:161.82:03-1.26:594:54Waning Crescent31Tue
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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