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 14m at 9:02 am (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : 4:15 pm (4.8 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 - Sep 1982

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:474.29:005.73:25-0.12:551.96:277:20Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:104.49:335.73:52-0.23:271.76:287:18Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:344.510:075.74:19-0.14:011.56:287:17Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:594.710:425.44:450.04:381.36:297:16Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:274.811:205.05:120.35:181.26:307:14Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon11:584.95:400.66:041.26:307:13Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue12:044.512:325.06:101.17:001.26:317:11Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:593.91:145.06:431.68:121.26:327:10Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu2:183.42:095.07:232.19:441.06:327:09Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri4:223.13:225.08:272.611:180.76:337:07Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat6:233.34:465.210:132.86:347:06Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun7:253.76:015.512:300.211:50 AM2.76:347:05Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:064.17:035.91:25-0.312:592.36:357:03Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:414.57:566.12:10-0.61:521.86:367:02Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed9:144.88:446.22:50-0.72:391.36:367:00Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:465.19:296.13:27-0.73:241.06:376:59New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:175.210:115.94:02-0.44:060.76:386:58New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:485.310:545.44:340.04:490.66:396:56New Moon18Sat
19Sun11:195.311:374.85:050.55:330.66:396:55Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon11:505.25:351.06:190.86:406:53Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue12:244.212:225.06:031.67:111.06:416:52Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed1:213.612:574.86:302.28:161.26:416:51Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:463.21:414.56:582.79:431.36:426:49First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:363.12:504.37:383.111:171.26:436:48First Quarter24Fri
25Sat7:223.54:294.210:323.36:436:46First Quarter25Sat
26Sun7:473.75:494.412:250.912:133.16:446:45First Quarter26Sun
27Mon8:074.06:444.71:110.71:022.76:456:44Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:254.27:275.01:460.41:372.36:456:42Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed8:434.48:045.22:160.32:091.96:466:41Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:034.68:405.42:440.22:401.56:476:39Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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 12:38 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 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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