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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 21m at 7:46 am (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 2:56 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:08 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410777
Common Questions About Tides

El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA Tides - May 1959

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:534.07:084.512:141.812:270.36:047:36Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat6:594.07:424.71:141.31:120.46:037:37Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:534.08:114.92:000.91:490.66:027:38Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:374.08:375.12:380.52:210.86:017:39Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue9:173.99:025.23:120.22:491.06:007:39New Moon5Tue
6Wed9:533.99:265.33:43-0.13:151.26:007:40New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:293.89:515.34:14-0.23:411.45:597:41New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:053.610:185.34:46-0.34:081.65:587:42New Moon8Fri
9Sat11:443.510:465.25:19-0.34:351.85:577:42New Moon9Sat
10Sun12:273.35:56-0.25:042.15:567:43Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:193.26:360.05:382.35:557:44Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue2:233.17:210.26:222.65:547:45Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed12:334.53:383.28:140.37:342.85:547:45Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:294.14:453.49:140.59:222.75:537:46First Quarter14Thu
15Fri2:483.85:323.810:160.511:022.45:527:47First Quarter15Fri
16Sat4:203.76:104.211:120.65:517:48First Quarter16Sat
17Sun5:433.76:454.712:111.712:020.65:517:48Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon6:523.97:205.21:061.012:480.65:507:49Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue7:514.07:565.81:540.21:320.75:497:50Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed8:464.28:356.22:40-0.52:140.85:497:51Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu9:394.29:156.53:26-1.02:570.95:487:51Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:314.29:586.64:13-1.43:411.15:487:52Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:244.110:426.45:00-1.54:271.45:477:53Full Moon23Sat
24Sun12:204.05:50-1.55:171.75:467:53Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon1:203.96:42-1.26:142.05:467:54Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:215.62:263.97:37-0.87:222.25:457:55Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:194.93:354.08:36-0.38:482.35:457:55Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:284.34:414.29:370.110:262.25:457:56Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:523.85:374.410:380.511:521.85:447:57Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:193.56:234.611:340.85:447:57Third Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:363.47:004.912:571.312:221.15:437:58Waning Crescent31Sun
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 11:21 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (53% illuminated). This places El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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