34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 71°
SE
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 3h 28m at 3:25 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:44 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jan 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:266.89:173.81:012.02:47-1.56:594:55New Moon1Wed
2Thu8:086.810:023.81:472.13:30-1.66:594:56New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:496.610:473.82:322.14:12-1.56:594:57New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:316.311:313.83:172.24:53-1.26:594:58Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun10:125.94:032.35:33-0.86:594:58Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:163.810:53 AM5.34:522.46:11-0.37:004:59Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue1:023.811:37 AM4.75:472.56:490.27:005:00Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed1:503.912:264.06:552.67:270.87:005:01First Quarter8Wed
9Thu2:394.01:343.38:372.58:101.37:005:02First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:274.23:252.810:272.18:591.76:595:03First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:114.55:222.711:391.59:532.16:595:04First Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:514.76:502.912:280.96:595:04Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon5:295.07:423.11:050.36:595:05Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:065.48:173.31:39-0.26:595:06Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed6:435.78:483.412:182.42:11-0.66:595:07Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:196.09:183.512:582.42:44-0.96:585:08Full Moon16Thu
17Fri7:556.39:503.61:372.33:18-1.26:585:09Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:326.410:233.72:162.13:52-1.36:585:10Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:106.410:593.92:572.04:28-1.26:575:11Full Moon19Sun
20Mon9:516.211:374.03:412.05:04-1.16:575:12Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:355.74:321.95:40-0.76:575:13Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed12:174.211:24 AM5.15:311.96:17-0.26:565:14Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu1:024.412:234.26:411.86:560.46:565:15Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:524.61:443.48:151.67:411.16:555:16Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:484.93:392.910:001.18:411.76:555:17Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun3:485.35:402.911:230.49:552.16:545:18Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon4:475.67:053.212:26-0.46:545:19Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue5:445.97:573.51:17-0.96:535:20Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:366.28:363.712:132.32:01-1.36:525:21Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:226.49:113.91:062.12:40-1.46:525:22New Moon30Thu
31Fri8:056.49:434.01:522.03:17-1.46:515:23New Moon31Fri
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 94% 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 Waxing Gibbous (94% 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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