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 5h 12m 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 - Mar 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:595.89:114.31:561.52:53-1.06:225:50New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:355.79:354.42:311.33:21-0.86:215:50New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:085.49:594.53:051.13:46-0.56:205:51New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:405.110:224.53:391.04:09-0.16:185:52New Moon4Tue
5Wed10:134.610:464.54:140.94:310.46:175:53Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:484.011:104.54:520.94:500.96:165:54Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:273.411:364.45:331.05:061.46:145:55Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:172.86:231.15:171.86:135:55Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun12:064.32:012.37:361.25:042.26:125:56First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:504.29:421.16:115:57First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:094.111:130.76:095:58First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:504.37:353.212:050.26:085:59First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:034.67:383.512:43-0.36:075:59Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:585.17:523.81:16-0.76:056:00Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:445.68:124.112:421.91:47-1.06:046:01Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun7:275.98:354.51:231.42:17-1.16:036:02Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:106.09:024.92:050.82:48-1.06:016:03Full Moon17Mon
18Tue8:535.89:325.22:480.33:19-0.86:006:03Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:385.410:055.53:34-0.13:51-0.35:586:04Full Moon19Wed
20Thu10:284.810:415.64:24-0.34:230.35:576:05Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:254.011:215.65:19-0.34:561.05:566:06Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:363.36:21-0.25:301.65:546:06Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:085.32:232.87:40-0.16:082.35:536:07Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:105.04:572.99:210.07:302.85:526:08Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:394.76:213.310:49-0.310:192.85:506:09Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:144.76:583.711:53-0.511:432.45:496:09Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:294.97:254.012:42-0.75:486:10Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:265.07:494.312:361.91:20-0.75:466:11Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:115.18:114.51:171.51:51-0.65:456:12Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:495.18:324.61:511.12:18-0.45:436:13New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:224.98:524.82:230.72:41-0.15:426:13New Moon31Mon
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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