34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

72°
H -°
L 70°
SE
2mph
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 1h 58m 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 - May 2047

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:504.64:543.18:580.27:392.96:047:37First Quarter1Wed
2Thu2:024.35:333.410:050.310:062.86:037:38First Quarter2Thu
3Fri3:354.16:023.911:020.311:342.26:027:39First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:034.06:314.411:480.36:017:40First Quarter4Sat
5Sun6:174.17:025.112:351.312:300.46:007:40Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:224.17:355.71:270.51:090.65:597:41Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue8:204.28:106.22:15-0.41:480.85:587:42Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed9:144.28:486.63:02-1.12:281.05:577:43Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:074.19:286.83:50-1.53:081.35:567:44Full Moon9Thu
10Fri11:023.910:106.74:39-1.83:501.65:567:44Full Moon10Fri
11Sat12:003.75:30-1.74:361.95:557:45Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:033.66:23-1.45:272.25:547:46Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon2:103.57:18-1.06:282.55:537:47Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:425.33:233.68:16-0.67:462.65:527:47Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:474.74:313.89:19-0.19:362.65:527:48Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu3:074.15:244.110:220.311:192.25:517:49Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri4:353.76:064.411:160.65:507:50Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat5:553.56:404.712:281.712:010.95:507:50Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:033.47:095.01:201.112:381.25:497:51Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon8:003.47:365.22:010.61:101.55:487:52Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:463.48:015.42:360.21:391.75:487:52Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed9:263.48:275.63:08-0.22:071.95:477:53Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:033.48:555.73:39-0.42:352.05:477:54New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:413.49:245.84:12-0.63:052.25:467:55New Moon24Fri
25Sat11:213.39:555.84:47-0.73:352.35:467:55New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:043.35:24-0.74:082.45:457:56New Moon26Sun
27Mon12:513.36:02-0.64:452.55:457:57Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:413.36:43-0.55:322.65:457:57Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:343.47:25-0.36:332.85:447:58Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu12:364.93:263.78:100.07:552.85:447:59First Quarter30Thu
31Fri1:384.44:134.09:000.29:422.55:437:59First Quarter31Fri
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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