34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

75°
H 80°
L 70°
SW
10mph
High tide
7:51 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 24, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:00 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 56m at 7:51 pm (5.8 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 - Dec 2005

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:016.69:523.61:352.13:24-1.16:414:44New Moon1Thu
2Fri8:386.710:463.62:112.34:09-1.26:424:44New Moon2Fri
3Sat9:196.611:443.52:502.44:58-1.26:434:44Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun10:056.43:362.65:50-1.06:444:44Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:473.510:59 AM6.04:342.86:44-0.76:444:44Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:533.712:025.45:522.97:42-0.46:454:44First Quarter6Tue
7Wed2:554.01:194.77:362.98:420.06:464:44First Quarter7Wed
8Thu3:464.52:524.19:322.49:380.46:474:44First Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:305.04:243.810:561.610:280.96:484:45First Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:105.55:473.612:000.86:484:45Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun5:475.96:583.612:520.06:494:45Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon6:246.27:563.71:37-0.56:504:45Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue6:596.48:463.712:341.92:19-0.96:504:45Full Moon13Tue
14Wed7:346.59:323.71:122.22:57-1.16:514:46Full Moon14Wed
15Thu8:086.410:163.61:482.43:36-1.06:524:46Full Moon15Thu
16Fri8:426.211:003.52:242.54:14-0.96:524:46Full Moon16Fri
17Sat9:166.011:443.52:592.64:52-0.76:534:47Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun9:515.73:362.75:30-0.46:544:47Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:303.510:28 AM5.34:182.86:07-0.16:544:48Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:193.511:07 AM4.95:082.96:460.26:554:48Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed2:103.611:52 AM4.36:123.07:250.66:554:48Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu2:583.812:493.87:483.08:081.06:564:49Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:384.02:173.29:452.68:521.36:564:50Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:124.44:032.911:022.09:381.76:574:50Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:434.85:362.911:551.310:221.96:574:51Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon5:155.26:483.112:370.56:574:51Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue5:505.67:423.31:17-0.26:584:52Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed6:276.18:263.41:55-0.86:584:53Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu7:076.59:073.612:352.32:35-1.36:584:53New Moon29Thu
30Fri7:496.89:493.71:212.23:17-1.66:594:54New Moon30Fri
31Sat8:326.910:333.82:072.24:00-1.76:594:55New 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 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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