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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 33m at 11:54 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 6:07 am (2.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:02 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410777
Common Questions About Tides

El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA Tides - Feb 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon2:444.63:382.89:511.28:461.66:505:24First Quarter1Mon
2Tue3:464.95:342.911:170.610:021.96:495:25First Quarter2Tue
3Wed4:485.36:523.212:20-0.26:485:26Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu5:465.77:453.51:11-0.86:485:27Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri6:396.18:283.812:211.91:57-1.36:475:28Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat7:286.49:074.01:151.72:39-1.56:465:29Full Moon6Sat
7Sun8:156.59:454.22:051.43:19-1.66:455:30Full Moon7Sun
8Mon8:596.310:214.32:511.33:57-1.46:445:31Full Moon8Mon
9Tue9:426.010:584.43:371.24:34-1.16:435:32Full Moon9Tue
10Wed10:245.511:354.44:231.15:09-0.66:435:32Waning Gibbous10Wed
11Thu11:074.95:111.25:430.06:425:33Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:134.311:52 AM4.16:041.46:160.66:415:34Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:534.212:463.47:071.56:491.26:405:35Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun1:384.22:052.88:291.57:251.86:395:36Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon2:334.14:272.510:121.38:182.26:385:37Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue3:404.16:382.711:360.99:552.56:375:38Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed4:464.37:293.012:310.56:365:39Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu5:404.57:573.21:110.16:345:40Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri6:254.88:213.412:162.41:43-0.26:335:41Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat7:035.18:433.612:572.22:13-0.56:325:42Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun7:385.49:053.81:321.92:41-0.76:315:43Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon8:125.59:294.02:051.63:09-0.86:305:43New Moon22Mon
23Tue8:465.69:554.12:391.43:37-0.86:295:44New Moon23Tue
24Wed9:215.510:234.33:151.24:06-0.66:285:45New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:585.210:534.53:541.04:35-0.46:275:46Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri10:394.811:264.64:380.95:050.06:255:47Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:264.25:290.95:370.66:245:48Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:044.712:253.56:300.96:131.16:235:49Waxing Crescent28Sun
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 3:00 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 First 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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