34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H 83°
L 71°
ESE
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 4h 01m 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 - Sep 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:375.311:405.15:220.25:391.16:287:19Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:095.35:510.96:291.26:287:18Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:284.312:425.26:171.57:251.36:297:16Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:283.61:195.06:392.28:391.56:307:15Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun3:093.12:054.86:522.710:301.46:307:14Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:184.66:317:12Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:504.612:021.16:327:11Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed8:303.86:014.91:000.812:143.36:327:09Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:404.06:535.21:410.51:023.06:337:08Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:534.17:355.52:130.21:372.66:347:07Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:084.38:105.82:400.02:092.36:347:05Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:254.58:445.93:05-0.12:411.96:357:04New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:444.79:175.93:29-0.13:141.56:367:03New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:055.09:515.73:520.13:501.26:367:01New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:295.310:295.44:160.34:290.96:377:00New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:555.511:124.94:410.65:120.86:386:58Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri11:245.65:061.16:010.76:396:57Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:024.311:58 AM5.75:321.66:590.76:396:56Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:073.612:405.65:592.28:120.76:406:54Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:463.11:375.56:272.79:520.66:416:53First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:005.311:240.36:416:51First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:043.64:385.410:113.46:426:50First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:354.05:575.712:30-0.111:57 AM3.06:436:49Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:034.47:006.01:20-0.41:002.46:436:47Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:304.87:526.12:01-0.61:501.86:446:46Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun8:575.18:386.12:38-0.52:351.36:456:44Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:235.49:205.93:10-0.33:170.86:466:43Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:505.710:025.53:400.13:570.56:466:42Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:175.810:434.94:070.64:380.46:476:40Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:435.811:284.44:331.15:200.46:486:39Waning Gibbous30Thu
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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