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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 46m at 7:01 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:52 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410777
Common Questions About Tides

El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA Tides - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:353.76:284.311:530.75:046:37Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:273.76:534.612:411.312:280.85:036:37Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:113.87:174.81:160.912:580.95:026:38Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:493.87:405.01:480.51:261.05:016:39Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:263.88:055.22:190.11:521.25:006:40New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:023.88:315.42:50-0.12:191.34:596:41New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:393.78:595.53:23-0.32:471.54:586:41New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:193.69:295.53:58-0.43:171.74:576:42New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:033.510:035.44:36-0.53:491.94:566:43Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri11:543.310:425.25:18-0.44:262.14:556:44Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:553.36:06-0.35:142.44:556:44Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun2:073.37:01-0.16:252.64:546:45Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:274.53:173.68:020.18:052.64:536:46First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:454.24:153.99:060.29:472.24:526:47First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:164.05:014.410:070.311:041.64:526:47First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:413.95:424.911:010.44:516:48Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri5:544.06:215.412:050.811:50 AM0.54:506:49Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat6:564.17:005.912:570.112:350.64:506:50Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun7:514.27:386.21:44-0.61:180.84:496:50Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:444.28:186.32:30-1.02:001.04:486:51Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:344.18:576.33:15-1.32:421.34:486:52Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:244.09:376.14:00-1.33:241.54:476:52Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:163.910:195.74:46-1.14:081.84:476:53Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:113.75:32-0.84:562.14:466:54Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:113.76:21-0.45:532.44:466:55Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun2:163.77:120.07:062.64:456:55Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:444.13:213.88:070.48:422.64:456:56Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:563.64:164.09:040.710:172.34:446:57Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:233.34:594.29:581.011:271.94:446:57Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:473.25:344.510:461.24:446:58Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri5:553.26:044.712:161.411:28 AM1.44:436:58Waning Crescent31Fri
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 9:56 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 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 (19% illuminated). This places El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, 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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