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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 33m at 5:54 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:26 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410777
Common Questions About Tides

El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA Tides - Apr 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:534.97:344.012:022.212:59-0.65:406:14Waxing Gibbous1Mon
2Tue6:455.37:564.512:481.51:32-0.85:396:15Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed7:335.58:225.01:320.82:05-0.75:376:15Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu8:205.48:515.42:160.22:37-0.55:366:16Full Moon4Thu
5Fri9:085.29:225.73:02-0.43:09-0.15:356:17Full Moon5Fri
6Sat9:584.79:565.93:49-0.73:420.45:336:18Full Moon6Sat
7Sun10:534.110:345.94:40-0.94:151.05:326:18Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon11:563.511:155.65:36-0.84:501.65:316:19Waning Gibbous8Mon
9Tue1:203.16:40-0.65:292.25:296:20Waning Gibbous9Tue
10Wed12:055.23:272.97:59-0.36:272.75:286:21Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:134.75:253.29:29-0.18:483.05:276:21Third Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:514.46:163.610:49-0.210:542.75:266:22Third Quarter12Fri
13Sat4:284.36:483.911:49-0.25:246:23Third Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:394.47:144.212:022.212:33-0.25:236:24Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon6:324.57:374.412:481.71:08-0.15:226:25Waning Crescent15Mon
16Tue7:154.57:564.61:241.21:360.15:216:25Waning Crescent16Tue
17Wed7:524.48:144.81:570.82:000.35:196:26Waning Crescent17Wed
18Thu8:274.38:335.02:270.52:210.65:186:27New Moon18Thu
19Fri9:004.18:515.12:570.22:410.95:176:28New Moon19Fri
20Sat9:353.99:115.23:270.03:001.25:166:28New Moon20Sat
21Sun10:123.69:335.23:59-0.13:191.55:156:29New Moon21Sun
22Mon10:533.39:575.14:34-0.13:381.85:136:30Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue11:442.910:245.05:140.03:532.25:126:31Waxing Crescent23Tue
24Wed12:592.76:020.14:022.45:116:31Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:444.57:040.35:106:32Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri8:230.35:096:33First Quarter26Fri
27Sat12:594.36:023.39:420.29:033.15:086:34First Quarter27Sat
28Sun3:444.27:053.611:430.011:462.66:077:34First Quarter28Sun
29Mon5:154.37:224.112:30-0.16:067:35First Quarter29Mon
30Tue6:264.57:444.612:471.91:09-0.26:057:36Waxing 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 9:10 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 8% 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 (8% 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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