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 6h 02m 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 - Sep 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:574.16:135.712:26-0.112:032.15:276:20Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue7:374.47:025.91:12-0.312:551.75:276:18Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:124.77:465.91:52-0.41:401.45:286:17Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:434.88:265.82:27-0.42:201.25:296:16Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:135.09:035.62:59-0.22:581.05:306:14Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:415.09:395.33:290.13:341.05:306:13Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:095.010:154.93:570.54:111.05:316:12Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon10:374.910:524.44:250.94:501.15:326:10Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue11:074.811:343.94:511.35:321.35:326:09Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed11:394.75:181.86:231.55:336:07Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu12:273.412:184.55:452.27:321.65:346:06Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri1:533.11:114.36:202.69:071.65:346:05Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:263.02:304.27:342.910:361.45:356:03Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:553.33:554.49:443.011:351.05:366:02Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:303.65:014.611:052.85:366:00Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue6:553.95:525.012:160.711:56 AM2.45:375:59Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:194.26:365.312:500.412:372.05:385:58Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu7:434.67:175.61:220.11:151.55:385:56Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:094.97:585.71:530.01:541.05:395:55New Moon19Fri
20Sat8:385.38:405.72:24-0.12:340.65:405:53New Moon20Sat
21Sun9:105.69:245.52:570.13:180.35:415:52New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:445.810:125.13:310.34:040.15:415:51Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue10:225.811:054.64:070.74:550.15:425:49Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed11:055.84:451.25:540.25:435:48Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu12:084.111:55 AM5.55:301.77:040.45:435:46Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri1:303.712:585.36:262.28:280.55:445:45First Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:153.62:195.07:522.69:540.45:455:44First Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:503.83:485.09:412.711:050.35:455:42First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:524.25:045.111:072.35:465:41Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue6:364.56:055.212:010.112:091.95:475:40Waxing Gibbous30Tue
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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