34.0083’ N, 118.5000’ W

Santa Monica, CA

73°
H 78°
L 63°
SSW
7mph
High tide
11:45 am

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Santa Monica, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 31, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Santa Monica, CA.
Next low tide : 6:13 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : in 14m at 11:45 am (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:21 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410840
Common Questions About Tides

Santa Monica, CA Tides - Jun 2058

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:523.56:494.812:351.912:030.95:438:00Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:563.67:145.21:181.212:371.15:438:01Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:533.77:435.71:580.51:121.35:438:01Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:443.78:146.22:38-0.21:471.55:428:02Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed9:343.88:496.53:19-0.82:251.75:428:02Full Moon5Wed
6Thu10:243.89:286.74:03-1.23:041.95:428:03Full Moon6Thu
7Fri11:183.710:106.84:49-1.53:472.05:428:03Full Moon7Fri
8Sat12:163.75:38-1.64:352.35:428:04Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:163.76:30-1.45:312.55:428:04Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon2:203.87:24-1.26:392.65:428:05Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:485.63:254.08:20-0.88:042.75:428:05Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:575.04:254.39:20-0.39:522.55:428:05Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:194.45:164.710:190.111:261.95:428:06Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:493.96:005.211:130.65:428:06Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat6:133.66:405.512:381.212:001.05:428:07Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun7:283.67:165.81:350.612:431.45:428:07Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon8:303.67:506.02:220.01:231.75:428:07Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue9:223.68:226.13:03-0.31:592.05:428:07Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:073.68:536.13:40-0.62:332.25:428:08New Moon19Wed
20Thu10:493.69:246.14:16-0.73:052.45:438:08New Moon20Thu
21Fri11:303.59:555.94:50-0.73:382.55:438:08New Moon21Fri
22Sat12:113.55:25-0.64:122.65:438:08New Moon22Sat
23Sun12:533.56:01-0.44:502.75:438:09Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon1:383.56:38-0.25:322.85:448:09Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue2:253.67:150.06:232.95:448:09Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:194.83:133.77:530.37:293.05:448:09Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:064.43:593.98:330.69:012.95:458:09First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:073.94:384.29:161.010:442.55:458:09First Quarter28Fri
29Sat3:343.45:134.610:031.311:571.95:458:09First Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:103.25:485.110:501.65:468:09First Quarter30Sun
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 86% 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 Waning Gibbous (86% 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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