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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 7:01 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 47m at 12:45 pm (5.0 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 - Nov 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri9:336.610:564.33:191.34:33-0.96:135:01Waxing Crescent1Fri
2Sat10:166.311:584.14:021.75:26-0.76:145:00Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:045.84:502.26:24-0.36:154:59Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon1:103.911:59 AM5.25:502.67:290.16:164:58Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue2:343.81:084.67:162.98:390.46:174:57First Quarter5Tue
6Wed3:544.02:364.29:072.89:470.76:174:56First Quarter6Wed
7Thu4:534.34:054.010:412.410:450.86:184:56First Quarter7Thu
8Fri5:364.65:174.011:432.011:311.06:194:55First Quarter8Fri
9Sat6:094.86:144.012:291.56:204:54Waxing Gibbous9Sat
10Sun6:365.16:594.012:091.11:051.16:214:53Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon7:005.37:394.112:401.31:380.76:224:53Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue7:245.58:154.01:081.42:080.46:234:52Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed7:485.68:514.01:351.62:380.16:244:51Full Moon13Wed
14Thu8:135.79:273.92:011.73:09-0.16:254:51Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:405.810:053.82:281.93:42-0.26:264:50Full Moon15Fri
16Sat9:095.710:473.72:572.04:18-0.26:274:50Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:415.611:353.63:272.24:57-0.16:284:49Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon10:165.44:022.55:410.06:294:48Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:323.510:58 AM5.14:452.76:310.26:304:48Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:403.511:50 AM4.85:492.97:280.46:314:47Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu2:503.71:024.37:272.98:300.66:314:47Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri3:484.12:354.09:152.69:310.76:324:47Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat4:344.64:063.910:382.010:270.86:334:46Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun5:155.15:244.011:401.211:170.86:344:46Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon5:535.66:284.112:320.46:354:46Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue6:326.17:264.312:040.91:20-0.36:364:45Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed7:116.58:184.312:491.12:06-0.96:374:45New Moon27Wed
28Thu7:516.79:094.31:321.22:51-1.26:384:45New Moon28Thu
29Fri8:326.89:594.32:151.43:36-1.36:394:45New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:146.610:514.22:591.64:22-1.26:404:45New Moon30Sat
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 3:53 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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