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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 49m at 9:50 am (2.4 ft)
Next high tide : 5:10 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410777
Common Questions About Tides

El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA Tides - Apr 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed6:375.07:454.312:391.61:22-0.55:406:14Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:235.28:124.81:211.01:56-0.65:396:15Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri8:085.48:435.22:030.42:30-0.65:376:15New Moon3Fri
4Sat8:535.39:165.52:46-0.13:04-0.35:366:16New Moon4Sat
5Sun9:415.09:515.73:32-0.53:390.05:356:17New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:324.610:305.74:20-0.74:160.55:336:18Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue11:304.011:125.65:13-0.74:561.15:326:18Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:393.56:13-0.55:411.75:316:19Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:025.32:123.27:24-0.36:422.25:306:20First Quarter9Thu
10Fri1:044.94:043.28:48-0.18:192.55:286:21First Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:274.55:273.610:13-0.110:142.55:276:21First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:594.46:193.911:22-0.111:352.15:266:22First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:174.46:564.212:14-0.25:246:23Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:174.57:264.512:311.612:56-0.15:236:24Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:054.67:524.61:141.11:300.05:226:24Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:464.58:164.81:500.81:580.25:216:25Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:224.58:374.92:230.52:230.45:196:26Full Moon17Fri
18Sat8:564.38:585.02:550.22:460.75:186:27Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:314.19:205.13:260.13:091.05:176:28Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:063.99:435.03:580.03:311.35:166:28Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:443.610:074.94:320.03:531.65:156:29Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:293.310:344.85:100.14:161.95:146:30Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:253.05:530.24:392.25:126:31Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:492.86:480.45:052.55:116:31Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:570.55:106:32Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun12:474.16:133.210:140.59:353.06:097:33Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:233.96:423.511:220.411:292.66:087:34Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:594.07:073.912:140.26:077:34Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:124.27:334.412:332.012:580.06:067:35Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu7:124.58:024.91:221.31:37-0.16:057:36Waning Crescent30Thu
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 1:30 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 63% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (63% illuminated). This places El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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