34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H 81°
L 70°
SW
9mph
Low tide
2:16 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 44m at 2:16 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Nov 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:594.13:134.89:453.210:400.06:135:01First Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:414.54:364.711:072.611:300.16:145:00First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:144.85:414.712:032.06:154:59Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:425.16:344.712:100.312:471.46:164:58Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:065.47:194.612:430.61:250.96:174:58Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:285.67:584.41:110.91:580.56:184:57Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:495.88:354.21:341.22:290.26:184:56Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:095.99:124.01:561.53:000.06:194:55Full Moon8Sat
9Sun8:305.99:513.82:161.93:32-0.16:204:54Full Moon9Sun
10Mon8:535.810:363.62:372.24:07-0.16:214:54Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:185.711:293.32:582.44:460.06:224:53Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:455.53:172.75:300.26:234:52Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:403.210:17 AM5.33:332.96:210.46:244:52Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri10:584.97:240.56:254:51Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat11:594.68:370.66:264:50Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:013.71:304.38:043.69:390.56:274:50Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:114.03:114.210:093.110:270.56:284:49Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue5:294.44:294.311:092.411:070.56:294:49Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:515.05:354.411:561.511:440.66:304:48Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu6:165.56:344.412:410.76:314:48Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri6:456.17:294.512:190.81:26-0.26:324:47Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:186.68:224.412:551.02:11-0.96:334:47New Moon22Sat
23Sun7:537.09:154.21:321.32:58-1.46:334:46New Moon23Sun
24Mon8:327.110:124.02:101.73:47-1.66:344:46New Moon24Mon
25Tue9:137.111:153.82:512.04:39-1.56:354:46Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:596.73:362.35:35-1.36:364:45Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:253.710:51 AM6.24:292.76:34-0.96:374:45Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:423.711:52 AM5.55:373.07:38-0.46:384:45Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat3:003.91:064.97:143.18:460.06:394:45First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:034.22:364.39:202.99:480.36:404:45First Quarter30Sun
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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