34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 71°
S
4mph
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 4h 20m 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 - Feb 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:446.310:164.02:341.83:52-1.26:505:24New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:216.010:474.13:141.74:24-0.96:505:25New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:565.611:194.13:531.74:54-0.66:495:26Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:315.111:504.14:331.75:22-0.16:485:27Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:084.45:171.85:470.56:475:28Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:224.111:47 AM3.76:061.86:101.06:475:29Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:574.112:383.17:111.96:301.56:465:30First Quarter7Fri
8Sat1:384.12:222.58:591.86:462.06:455:31First Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:334.210:541.46:445:32First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:404.312:000.86:435:32First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:424.67:543.112:430.26:425:33Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed5:365.08:103.31:18-0.36:415:34Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:235.48:293.512:082.51:50-0.76:405:35Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:045.98:513.712:522.22:21-1.16:395:36Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:436.29:164.01:321.92:53-1.36:385:37Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:226.49:444.22:131.63:25-1.46:375:38Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:026.310:154.52:551.23:57-1.26:365:39Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:446.010:494.73:401.04:29-0.96:355:40Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed10:305.411:254.94:300.85:02-0.46:345:41Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:214.65:260.85:350.36:335:42Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:065.012:243.76:310.86:081.06:325:43Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:535.01:532.97:550.76:461.76:305:44Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:535.04:162.69:420.57:452.36:295:44Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:095.06:263.011:120.09:512.66:285:45Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:285.27:203.412:17-0.56:275:46Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed5:375.47:533.71:07-0.96:265:47Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:345.68:213.912:302.21:48-1.16:255:48Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri7:205.88:474.11:171.92:22-1.16:235:49Waning Crescent28Fri
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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