34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H -°
L 70°
SSE
5mph
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 5h 04m at 3:00 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:26 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:22 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (89% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Apr 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:534.99:36-0.15:406:14Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat2:354.76:213.410:53-0.410:162.85:396:15Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:134.97:423.812:48-0.76:377:16Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:265.18:074.312:342.21:32-0.96:367:17Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:265.38:334.71:301.52:10-0.96:357:17Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed8:175.49:005.22:170.82:43-0.76:337:18Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu9:035.29:275.53:010.23:14-0.36:327:19New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:484.99:555.73:44-0.33:440.16:317:20New Moon8Fri
9Sat10:324.410:235.84:26-0.54:110.66:297:20New Moon9Sat
10Sun11:193.910:525.75:09-0.64:371.26:287:21Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon12:123.45:53-0.55:011.76:277:22Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:153.06:40-0.25:212.26:267:23Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed2:562.77:350.15:262.66:247:23Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu12:294.68:490.46:237:24First Quarter14Thu
15Fri1:214.210:280.56:227:25First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:013.97:393.411:420.411:463.06:217:26First Quarter16Sat
17Sun4:503.97:433.712:310.36:197:27First Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:004.07:543.912:382.51:060.26:187:27Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:524.28:074.21:152.01:340.26:177:28Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:354.38:224.61:491.41:580.26:167:29Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:154.48:404.92:210.92:210.36:157:30Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri8:534.49:005.32:550.32:450.56:137:30Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:334.29:235.63:30-0.23:090.86:127:31Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:154.09:505.94:08-0.63:341.16:117:32Full Moon24Sun
25Mon11:033.710:216.04:49-0.84:011.56:107:33Full Moon25Mon
26Tue11:583.410:566.05:36-0.94:301.96:097:33Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:063.16:28-0.95:022.26:087:34Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu2:362.97:29-0.75:422.66:077:35Waning Gibbous28Thu
29Fri12:345.44:303.08:43-0.56:532.96:067:36Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat1:475.05:403.410:04-0.49:243.06:057:37Third Quarter30Sat
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 89% 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 (89% 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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