34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

77°
H 81°
L 71°
SSW
4mph
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 2h 34m 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 - Jan 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:035.06:323.012:260.86:594:55Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri5:395.27:343.21:080.36:594:56Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat6:135.48:183.31:43-0.16:594:57Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:455.68:523.412:202.42:15-0.46:594:57Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:175.89:233.412:562.52:45-0.66:594:58Full Moon5Mon
6Tue7:506.09:543.51:302.43:16-0.87:004:59Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:226.010:253.52:042.43:48-0.87:005:00Full Moon7Wed
8Thu8:546.010:583.52:382.44:21-0.87:005:01Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:285.911:333.63:142.34:54-0.77:005:02Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat10:035.73:552.45:26-0.56:595:02Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:093.710:42 AM5.34:422.45:59-0.26:595:03Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:483.811:28 AM4.75:402.46:320.26:595:04Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue1:294.112:244.06:532.37:090.76:595:05Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:164.41:473.38:342.07:521.26:595:06Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:064.83:452.910:161.48:491.76:595:07Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:595.25:392.911:310.59:572.06:585:08Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:525.77:013.112:29-0.46:585:09Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun5:456.27:563.51:20-1.16:585:10Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon6:376.68:393.712:072.22:05-1.66:585:11Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue7:266.99:193.91:042.12:49-1.96:575:12New Moon20Tue
21Wed8:136.99:594.01:551.93:31-1.96:575:13New Moon21Wed
22Thu8:586.810:384.12:441.84:12-1.76:565:14New Moon22Thu
23Fri9:426.411:184.23:331.74:50-1.36:565:15Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat10:265.811:584.34:231.75:27-0.86:555:16Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun11:115.15:151.86:02-0.26:555:17Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:394.311:59 AM4.26:141.96:340.56:545:18Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue1:224.312:563.47:271.97:051.26:545:19First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:094.42:332.79:141.87:381.86:535:20First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:034.45:132.510:591.38:302.36:535:21First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:004.57:222.812:080.86:525:22First Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:554.78:003.112:540.36:515:23Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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