Tides Today & Tomorrow in El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:33 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 28m at 5:31 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:20 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410777
Common Questions About Tides

El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA Tides - Oct 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:515.27:465.51:32-0.21:440.95:485:38Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:175.58:285.32:030.12:250.55:485:37Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:425.79:094.92:310.53:030.25:495:36Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:075.89:504.52:560.93:410.15:505:34Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:325.810:334.03:201.44:200.25:505:33Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri9:565.611:223.63:411.95:000.35:515:32Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:225.44:002.35:470.65:525:30Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun12:273.210:51 AM5.14:102.76:470.95:535:29Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:284.78:121.15:535:28Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue12:314.49:471.05:545:26Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:274.210:530.95:555:25Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:343.84:064.310:523.211:360.75:565:24Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri6:394.05:094.511:402.85:575:22Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat6:504.35:584.712:080.512:172.25:575:21Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:054.76:414.812:360.512:511.65:585:20Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:225.17:234.91:010.51:261.05:595:19Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:425.58:054.81:260.72:030.46:005:18New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:075.98:494.61:520.92:42-0.16:015:16New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:346.29:364.32:201.23:24-0.56:015:15New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:066.410:294.02:491.54:10-0.66:025:14New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:426.411:323.63:191.95:02-0.66:035:13Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun10:256.23:532.36:04-0.46:045:12Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:543.311:16 AM5.94:332.77:17-0.26:055:11Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue2:453.312:265.45:383.18:380.06:065:09First Quarter24Tue
25Wed4:203.61:595.07:513.39:520.06:065:08First Quarter25Wed
26Thu5:104.13:374.89:582.910:520.06:075:07First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:464.54:574.811:172.311:390.26:085:06Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat6:174.96:004.712:131.66:095:05Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun6:465.36:544.712:190.41:000.96:105:04Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:125.77:424.512:520.71:410.46:115:03Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:385.98:274.31:221.02:190.06:125:02Full Moon31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410777)

Common Questions About El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA Tides

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

Slack tide in El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA is approximately 9:32 pm — 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 El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA?

El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, 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 El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA?

Tide predictions for El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, 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 El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA?

Tide data for El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410777. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410777.

What is the moon phase in El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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