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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 02m at 6:46 am (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 1:20 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:38 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410777
Common Questions About Tides

El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA Tides - Jul 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:583.88:535.83:30-0.72:422.04:457:08Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:313.89:265.64:02-0.63:182.14:467:08Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:043.99:595.44:34-0.53:552.14:467:08Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue11:393.910:325.05:05-0.24:342.24:477:08Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:153.95:370.15:182.34:477:08Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:544.06:090.46:122.44:487:08Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri1:364.06:420.87:212.44:487:08Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat12:373.62:234.27:181.28:512.24:497:07Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:513.13:134.48:001.510:231.84:497:07Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:402.84:044.78:531.811:311.34:507:07Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue5:262.84:535.19:562.04:507:07Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:373.05:405.512:220.710:59 AM2.14:517:06Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu7:283.36:255.91:050.011:56 AM2.14:527:06Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:103.67:106.31:45-0.512:481.94:527:06Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:493.97:556.62:24-0.91:381.84:537:05New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:294.28:416.73:04-1.22:271.64:537:05New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:094.49:276.63:44-1.33:171.44:547:04New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:514.610:156.24:25-1.24:101.44:557:04Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed11:354.811:065.65:06-0.95:081.44:557:03Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:224.95:48-0.46:131.44:567:03Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:034.81:145.06:330.27:291.44:577:02First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:114.02:125.17:210.88:571.34:577:02First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:393.43:155.28:181.410:281.04:587:01First Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:263.14:195.39:251.911:430.54:597:01First Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:033.25:185.410:382.24:597:00Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:093.46:105.612:410.111:44 AM2.25:006:59Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:573.76:545.71:27-0.112:372.25:016:59Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:333.87:325.82:05-0.31:202.15:016:58Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:033.98:075.82:38-0.41:572.05:026:57Full Moon29Sat
30Sun9:304.08:395.73:08-0.42:311.95:036:56Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:564.19:105.63:36-0.33:041.85:046:55Full Moon31Mon
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 10:03 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 El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA?

El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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