Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 1:06 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 8:58 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:21 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Aug 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:394.59:516.94:16-1.33:411.76:057:54New Moon1Fri
2Sat11:144.710:356.54:53-1.04:301.66:067:53New Moon2Sat
3Sun11:504.911:195.85:27-0.65:201.56:077:52Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon12:255.06:000.06:121.66:087:51Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:045.01:015.06:290.67:071.76:087:50Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed12:534.21:395.06:561.38:141.76:097:50Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu1:533.52:224.97:191.99:491.76:107:49First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:382.93:184.87:352.511:341.46:117:48First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:274.86:117:47First Quarter9Sat
10Sun5:365.012:471.06:127:46First Quarter10Sun
11Mon8:563.56:335.31:370.612:093.26:137:44Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue9:073.77:195.62:130.31:033.06:137:43Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed9:223.87:575.92:440.01:432.76:147:42Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:394.08:316.13:12-0.22:192.46:157:41Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri9:584.29:046.23:38-0.32:542.16:167:40Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:204.49:376.24:03-0.43:291.96:167:39Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:434.710:115.94:29-0.34:081.66:177:38Full Moon17Sun
18Mon11:094.910:495.54:540.04:491.46:187:37Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue11:385.211:315.05:200.35:361.36:187:35Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed12:105.35:460.86:291.26:197:34Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:214.312:475.56:121.37:331.26:207:33Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:253.51:325.56:391.98:591.16:217:32Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:123.02:345.57:102.410:470.86:217:31Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:593.03:555.68:032.96:227:29Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon7:313.45:185.812:100.310:36 AM3.16:237:28Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:063.86:276.21:10-0.212:102.96:237:27Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:354.27:256.51:57-0.61:142.46:247:26Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:034.58:156.62:37-0.82:071.96:257:24Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri9:324.88:596.63:13-0.82:531.56:257:23New Moon29Fri
30Sat10:005.19:416.33:45-0.63:361.26:267:22New Moon30Sat
31Sun10:295.310:215.84:16-0.24:191.06:277:20New Moon31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410840)

Common Questions About Santa Monica, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Santa Monica, CA today?

Slack tide in Santa Monica, CA is approximately 11:02 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

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 82% 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 (82% 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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