34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
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 6h 03m 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 - Apr 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:554.79:114.92:540.53:020.35:416:14New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:274.49:315.03:250.33:220.65:396:15New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:024.09:525.03:580.23:411.05:386:16New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:393.610:144.94:330.23:591.45:376:16Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:243.110:394.85:120.34:141.85:356:17Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun1:252.76:580.45:222.26:347:18Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon12:084.67:580.66:337:19Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:484.49:320.76:317:19First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:584.211:090.56:307:20First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:534.17:423.412:090.16:297:21First Quarter10Thu
11Fri5:224.47:493.812:52-0.26:287:22First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:264.78:054.212:422.21:29-0.56:267:22Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:215.18:274.71:281.52:02-0.66:257:23Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon8:105.28:525.22:110.82:34-0.56:247:24Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:585.29:215.72:550.13:06-0.36:227:25Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:465.09:526.03:40-0.63:390.16:217:25Full Moon16Wed
17Thu10:364.610:276.24:28-1.04:120.66:207:26Full Moon17Thu
18Fri11:324.111:056.25:18-1.24:471.16:197:27Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:363.66:13-1.15:241.76:187:28Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun1:553.27:13-0.96:052.26:167:28Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:385.53:433.18:25-0.67:012.76:157:29Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:435.05:343.39:51-0.49:033.06:147:30Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:134.56:363.711:12-0.311:242.76:137:31Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:504.37:144.012:13-0.36:127:32Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri6:074.37:444.312:372.21:01-0.26:117:32Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat7:074.48:084.61:271.61:380.06:107:33Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:544.48:304.82:071.12:080.26:087:34Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:354.38:495.02:410.72:330.56:077:35Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue9:114.19:085.23:120.32:550.86:067:35New Moon29Tue
30Wed9:464.09:285.43:420.03:151.16:057:36New Moon30Wed
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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