34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

78°
H 82°
L 71°
SW
8mph
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 1h 35m 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 - Dec 2003

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon4:504.64:044.010:492.310:390.66:414:44First Quarter1Mon
2Tue5:284.95:203.811:511.711:211.06:424:44Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed5:595.26:233.812:381.16:424:44Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu6:265.47:163.71:170.66:434:44Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:515.68:003.712:271.61:500.26:444:44Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:145.88:403.612:531.92:21-0.26:454:44Full Moon6Sat
7Sun7:395.99:183.61:192.12:52-0.46:464:44Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:046.09:573.51:452.33:25-0.56:464:44Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:326.010:393.42:122.43:59-0.56:474:44Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:015.911:263.42:402.64:36-0.46:484:45Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:335.73:112.75:16-0.36:494:45Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:183.310:09 AM5.53:452.85:57-0.26:494:45Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat1:163.310:50 AM5.24:313.06:420.06:504:45Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun2:173.511:41 AM4.75:403.17:310.26:514:46Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon3:093.712:484.37:213.18:230.56:514:46Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:484.12:203.89:212.79:160.76:524:46Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:224.63:573.610:422.010:051.06:534:47Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:565.25:213.511:421.010:511.26:534:47Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri5:325.86:343.612:330.16:544:47Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat6:116.37:363.81:21-0.76:544:48Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:526.88:303.912:221.72:08-1.46:554:48New Moon21Sun
22Mon7:347.19:213.91:081.82:54-1.86:554:49New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:187.210:133.91:542.03:42-1.96:564:49New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:037.111:053.92:422.14:30-1.86:564:50New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:516.711:593.93:332.25:18-1.56:574:50Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:406.14:282.36:06-1.06:574:51Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:553.911:33 AM5.45:312.56:54-0.46:584:52Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:534.012:324.66:462.67:450.26:584:52First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:514.21:463.98:272.58:380.76:584:53First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:444.43:223.310:142.19:321.26:584:54First Quarter30Tue
31Wed4:294.75:033.011:311.510:141.76:594:54First Quarter31Wed
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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