34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

71°
H -°
L 68°
ENE
1mph
Low tide
2:33 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : in 46m at 2:33 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 9:11 am (3.9 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 - Mar 2007

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:305.68:484.21:311.72:27-0.96:225:50Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:065.69:084.42:051.42:52-0.76:215:50Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:385.49:284.52:381.13:14-0.46:205:51Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:085.19:484.63:100.93:35-0.16:185:52Full Moon4Sun
5Mon9:394.710:084.73:430.83:540.36:175:53Full Moon5Mon
6Tue10:124.210:294.74:170.74:110.76:165:54Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed10:473.710:504.74:550.74:261.26:145:55Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu11:283.111:154.65:370.84:381.66:135:55Waning Gibbous8Thu
9Fri12:242.66:291.04:391.96:125:56Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat7:521.16:115:57Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:334.311:000.97:096:58Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon3:084.212:180.47:086:59Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:574.48:253.31:05-0.17:076:59Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:094.98:273.612:032.81:41-0.57:057:00Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:045.38:424.01:002.22:14-0.97:047:01Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri7:525.79:034.41:461.62:45-1.07:027:02Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat8:375.99:284.92:310.93:15-1.07:017:03New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:215.89:575.43:150.33:46-0.87:007:03New Moon18Sun
19Mon10:075.410:285.74:01-0.24:17-0.36:587:04New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:564.911:035.94:50-0.64:480.26:577:05Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:514.211:405.95:42-0.75:200.86:567:06Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:553.46:40-0.65:521.56:547:06Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri12:245.72:222.97:47-0.36:252.16:537:07Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat1:165.34:532.79:16-0.17:062.66:527:08First Quarter24Sat
25Sun2:294.96:583.110:58-0.19:503.06:507:09First Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:104.67:363.512:15-0.36:497:09First Quarter26Mon
27Tue5:394.68:033.81:09-0.46:487:10Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:464.88:264.11:022.21:50-0.46:467:11Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:364.98:474.31:471.72:22-0.46:457:12Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:174.99:054.62:231.22:48-0.26:437:13Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:524.89:234.82:560.83:100.16:427:13Full 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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