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 4h 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 - Dec 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun9:576.211:444.13:451.95:09-0.96:414:44Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon10:415.74:342.25:57-0.56:414:44Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:434.011:29 AM5.15:312.56:49-0.16:424:44Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:474.012:244.56:432.77:430.46:434:44First Quarter4Wed
5Thu2:534.01:353.98:182.78:400.86:444:44First Quarter5Thu
6Fri3:534.23:053.59:592.49:371.16:454:44First Quarter6Fri
7Sat4:414.54:353.311:152.010:291.46:464:44First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:194.75:483.312:081.46:464:44Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon5:525.06:453.412:491.06:474:45Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue6:225.27:303.51:230.56:484:45Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed6:505.48:103.612:281.81:550.16:494:45Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu7:195.78:463.61:011.92:26-0.26:494:45Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri7:495.89:223.71:331.92:58-0.46:504:45Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:205.99:593.72:062.03:31-0.66:514:46Full Moon14Sat
15Sun8:535.910:373.82:412.04:06-0.76:514:46Full Moon15Sun
16Mon9:295.911:193.83:182.14:42-0.66:524:46Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:075.63:592.25:22-0.56:534:47Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:043.810:50 AM5.34:482.36:04-0.26:534:47Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:553.911:40 AM4.85:512.46:500.16:544:48Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri1:504.112:444.27:122.47:420.46:544:48Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat2:474.42:083.78:492.18:390.86:554:48Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:434.83:473.410:191.69:391.16:554:49Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:355.25:193.411:310.810:401.36:564:50Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:245.76:323.512:280.16:564:50Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:106.17:313.71:17-0.66:574:51Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu6:556.48:223.912:291.52:03-1.06:574:51Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:386.59:094.11:181.52:46-1.36:574:52New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:206.69:524.12:041.63:27-1.46:584:53New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:026.410:354.12:491.64:07-1.26:584:53New Moon29Sun
30Mon9:426.011:184.13:341.74:47-1.06:584:54Waxing Crescent30Mon
31Tue10:235.64:201.95:28-0.66:584:55Waxing Crescent31Tue
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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