34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

80°
H 84°
L 71°
SSW
3mph
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 4h 18m 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 - Mar 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:144.58:023.41:01-0.16:215:50Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:064.98:133.612:092.61:31-0.46:205:51Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed6:475.38:283.812:462.31:58-0.66:195:52Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu7:235.68:454.01:201.92:23-0.86:175:53Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri7:575.79:054.31:531.52:48-0.96:165:54Full Moon5Fri
6Sat8:325.79:284.52:281.13:14-0.86:155:54Full Moon6Sat
7Sun9:085.59:544.83:060.83:40-0.56:145:55Full Moon7Sun
8Mon9:485.110:225.03:480.54:06-0.16:125:56Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue10:324.510:545.24:340.34:330.46:115:57Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:253.811:305.25:260.25:001.06:105:58Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:323.16:280.35:271.66:085:58Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:155.22:252.67:520.35:542.26:075:59Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat1:175.09:390.16:066:00Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun2:474.96:423.211:05-0.310:022.96:046:01Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon4:205.07:093.612:07-0.76:036:02Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue5:345.37:353.912:54-1.06:026:02Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed6:325.68:014.312:331.91:33-1.16:006:03Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:205.78:264.61:191.42:07-1.15:596:04Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:025.78:524.82:010.92:38-0.85:576:05New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:415.49:175.02:390.53:05-0.55:566:05New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:195.09:415.13:170.33:310.05:556:06New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:574.510:065.13:550.23:540.55:536:07New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:373.910:305.04:340.24:141.05:526:08Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:213.410:554.85:150.34:321.65:516:09Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:172.86:000.54:422.05:496:09Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri2:092.46:590.74:202.45:486:10Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat8:380.95:476:11First Quarter27Sat
28Sun12:554.010:290.75:456:12First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:573.97:233.311:320.411:033.05:446:12First Quarter29Mon
30Tue4:314.17:193.512:130.15:426:13First Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:314.57:273.812:44-0.25:416:14Waxing Gibbous31Wed
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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