34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

70°
H 83°
L 71°
E
1mph
High tide
9:26 am

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 : 2:16 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 33m at 9:26 am (4.1 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 - Jul 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:063.88:557.23:35-1.52:272.25:468:09Full Moon1Thu
2Fri10:553.99:437.24:23-1.83:192.25:478:09Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:444.010:327.05:10-1.84:132.25:478:09Full Moon3Sat
4Sun12:334.15:57-1.65:102.25:488:09Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon1:234.26:43-1.26:122.35:488:08Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:165.92:134.47:28-0.67:202.45:498:08Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:125.13:054.68:120.08:432.35:498:08Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:174.33:574.88:580.710:242.15:508:08Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:423.54:465.09:471.311:531.65:508:07Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:253.15:325.210:381.95:518:07Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:083.16:155.41:011.011:29 AM2.35:518:07Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:253.26:555.51:520.512:192.65:528:07Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:143.47:325.72:330.11:042.75:538:06Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed9:503.58:085.93:07-0.21:462.85:538:06Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu10:203.68:426.03:39-0.32:232.75:548:05New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:483.79:156.14:10-0.52:582.65:548:05New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:173.79:486.14:41-0.53:332.65:558:04New Moon17Sat
18Sun11:473.810:206.05:12-0.54:092.55:568:04New Moon18Sun
19Mon12:183.95:42-0.44:492.55:568:03Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:504.06:12-0.25:332.55:578:03Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:234.16:410.06:242.55:588:02Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:125.01:584.37:100.47:262.45:588:02Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:014.42:384.67:400.98:472.25:598:01First Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:083.73:254.98:151.410:281.86:008:00First Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:513.14:185.39:001.911:531.16:008:00First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:533.05:145.710:052.36:017:59First Quarter26Mon
27Tue7:313.26:116.212:580.311:20 AM2.66:027:58Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed8:323.57:076.71:53-0.512:302.66:037:57Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu9:163.88:017.02:41-1.01:322.56:037:57Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri9:554.18:507.23:26-1.42:282.26:047:56Full Moon30Fri
31Sat10:344.39:387.24:08-1.53:202.06:057:55Full Moon31Sat
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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