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 6:19 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Apr 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:203.06:030.65:101.95:416:14Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:392.77:010.85:402.35:396:14Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:244.13:562.78:190.96:402.65:386:15First Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:343.95:263.09:460.89:072.75:376:16First Quarter4Fri
5Sat3:093.96:013.310:540.510:462.45:356:17First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:324.16:283.711:430.211:461.95:346:17First Quarter6Sun
7Mon5:364.56:554.212:240.05:336:18Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue6:304.87:234.612:341.31:01-0.25:316:19Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:195.07:545.11:180.61:37-0.35:306:20Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:065.18:275.52:020.02:13-0.25:296:20Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:545.09:035.82:46-0.52:500.05:276:21Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:434.89:416.03:33-0.93:280.35:266:22Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:354.410:225.94:22-1.04:080.75:256:23Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon11:334.011:085.65:14-0.94:511.25:246:24Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:413.66:13-0.75:421.75:226:24Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:005.22:063.47:21-0.36:492.25:216:25Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu1:054.73:423.48:38-0.18:292.45:206:26Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri2:294.35:003.79:560.110:162.35:196:27Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:004.15:544.011:030.111:341.85:176:27Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun5:164.16:334.311:550.25:166:28Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon6:164.27:044.612:281.412:370.25:156:29Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:044.27:314.81:111.01:120.45:146:30Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:454.27:554.91:460.61:410.65:136:30Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:224.18:185.12:190.32:070.85:126:31New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:564.08:415.22:490.12:321.05:106:32New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:303.99:055.23:20-0.12:561.25:096:33New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:063.79:315.23:51-0.13:211.45:086:33New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:443.59:585.14:25-0.13:471.75:076:34Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue11:293.310:294.95:020.04:142.05:066:35Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:233.15:440.14:452.35:056:36Waxing Crescent30Wed
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 9:32 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 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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