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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 11:16 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 43m at 2:53 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:35 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:18 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410777
Common Questions About Tides

El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA Tides - Sep 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:383.33:374.78:503.211:480.65:276:20Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:133.64:574.810:573.15:276:19Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon7:363.85:545.012:380.412:012.85:286:17Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:553.96:385.31:140.212:422.55:296:16Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:124.17:145.41:430.11:152.15:296:15Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:294.37:465.52:070.11:461.85:306:13Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:464.58:175.52:290.12:161.55:316:12New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:044.78:485.32:500.22:481.25:316:11New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:244.99:215.03:110.43:211.05:326:09New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:455.19:564.73:310.73:560.95:336:08New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:085.210:354.23:511.04:360.85:336:06Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed10:345.311:223.64:121.45:220.85:346:05Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:055.34:321.96:210.95:356:04Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri12:273.111:46 AM5.24:512.37:421.05:356:02First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:332.812:465.15:032.79:230.85:366:01First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:195.010:460.45:375:59First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:213.43:585.29:293.211:440.05:385:58First Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:403.85:135.511:082.75:385:57Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:054.36:135.912:29-0.412:102.15:395:55Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:324.77:056.01:08-0.51:001.45:405:54Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:005.27:536.01:43-0.51:470.85:405:52Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:305.68:405.72:17-0.32:330.35:415:51Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:015.99:265.32:490.13:180.05:425:50Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:326.110:144.73:200.64:04-0.15:425:48Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:046.011:064.13:501.14:520.05:435:47Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed10:385.84:191.75:440.25:445:46Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:083.611:14 AM5.44:472.36:480.65:455:44Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:413.111:58 AM5.05:112.88:110.85:455:43Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:044.69:470.95:465:41Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:203.52:474.38:523.511:020.85:475:40Third Quarter30Sun
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 7:04 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 minimum.

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 (47% illuminated). This places El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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