34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 70°
ESE
1mph
Low tide
3:00 am

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 18m at 3:00 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Dec 2004

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:273.310:38 AM5.14:073.16:420.36:414:44Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu2:503.411:24 AM4.75:023.37:350.56:424:44Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri3:483.612:254.36:453.48:310.76:434:44Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat4:193.91:513.99:103.29:220.86:444:44Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:424.23:273.610:342.610:061.06:454:44Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:054.64:473.511:281.910:441.26:454:44Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:305.15:563.612:131.06:464:44Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed5:585.76:573.712:550.26:474:44Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu6:306.27:513.81:37-0.66:484:45Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:066.78:423.812:371.82:21-1.26:494:45New Moon10Fri
11Sat7:457.09:333.81:181.93:06-1.66:494:45New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:277.110:273.82:012.13:54-1.76:504:45New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:127.111:243.72:472.24:44-1.76:514:45Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue10:026.73:382.35:36-1.46:514:46Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:233.810:56 AM6.24:392.56:29-1.06:524:46Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:253.911:57 AM5.55:512.67:24-0.56:534:46Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:274.11:084.77:232.78:220.06:534:47First Quarter17Fri
18Sat3:254.52:364.09:162.39:190.66:544:47First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:154.84:113.610:471.710:121.16:544:48First Quarter19Sun
20Mon4:585.25:403.411:551.010:591.56:554:48Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue5:375.56:543.412:470.46:554:49Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed6:125.77:523.41:30-0.16:564:49Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:445.98:373.512:202.12:07-0.56:564:50Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:156.09:163.512:552.32:40-0.76:574:50Full Moon24Fri
25Sat7:466.09:523.51:282.43:13-0.76:574:51Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:166.010:273.52:002.53:45-0.76:574:51Full Moon26Sun
27Mon8:485.911:033.52:312.54:18-0.76:584:52Full Moon27Mon
28Tue9:195.811:403.53:042.64:52-0.56:584:53Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:525.63:402.65:25-0.46:584:53Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu12:203.510:27 AM5.24:222.75:59-0.16:594:54Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri1:013.511:05 AM4.85:112.86:290.26:594:55Waning Gibbous31Fri
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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