34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

78°
H 80°
L 71°
SW
10mph
High tide
8:25 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:25 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 50m at 8:25 pm (6.0 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 - Oct 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:473.41:335.66:422.79:360.36:486:38First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:063.42:575.37:543.211:080.16:496:37First Quarter2Thu
3Fri6:373.84:345.210:353.36:496:36First Quarter3Fri
4Sat7:214.25:545.312:16-0.112:092.96:506:34Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun7:534.56:565.51:08-0.21:072.36:516:33Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:204.87:465.61:50-0.21:521.86:526:32Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:455.18:285.52:24-0.12:311.46:526:30Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:085.39:065.32:530.23:061.06:536:29Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:295.49:415.13:180.53:390.86:546:28Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:505.510:164.73:410.94:110.66:556:26Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:105.610:524.34:011.34:450.56:556:25Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:325.511:333.94:211.75:210.56:566:24Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon10:545.44:392.16:000.66:576:23Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:223.511:18 AM5.34:552.56:460.86:586:21Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:303.211:47 AM5.05:022.87:451.06:596:20Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:264.79:141.16:596:19Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri1:364.510:490.97:006:18Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat7:513.73:344.410:083.711:480.77:016:16Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun7:224.05:054.611:463.27:026:15Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:294.36:084.912:300.412:332.77:036:14Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:444.67:005.11:050.21:132.07:036:13Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:035.17:495.31:360.11:531.37:046:12Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:275.68:355.42:070.22:340.57:056:11Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:546.19:225.22:380.43:17-0.17:066:09New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:246.510:124.93:090.74:03-0.67:076:08New Moon25Sat
26Sun8:576.710:064.52:421.13:52-0.96:085:07New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:346.711:094.03:161.64:45-0.96:095:06Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue10:176.53:532.15:44-0.76:095:05Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed12:253.611:06 AM6.14:352.66:52-0.46:105:04Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:053.512:095.65:323.18:13-0.26:115:03First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:533.71:345.17:173.49:350.06:125:02First Quarter31Fri
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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