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 6h 57m 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 : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410777
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:264.68:105.11:361.11:45-0.16:047:37Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu8:214.78:405.72:230.22:200.16:037:38Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri9:144.69:126.13:09-0.52:550.46:027:38Full Moon3Fri
4Sat10:074.49:476.43:55-1.13:300.86:017:39Full Moon4Sat
5Sun11:024.110:246.44:43-1.44:071.26:007:40Full Moon5Sun
6Mon12:013.75:34-1.44:451.75:597:41Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue1:083.46:28-1.35:262.25:587:41Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed2:313.27:28-0.96:172.65:577:42Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:415.34:093.38:36-0.57:372.95:567:43Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:484.75:313.59:50-0.29:433.05:557:44Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:154.26:223.910:590.011:322.65:557:45Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun4:483.96:574.111:550.25:547:45Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:053.97:244.412:412.112:400.45:537:46Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:053.87:474.71:291.51:150.65:527:47Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed7:543.88:084.92:081.01:440.95:527:48Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu8:383.78:285.12:420.62:091.15:517:48Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri9:183.68:485.33:130.22:321.45:507:49Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat9:583.59:115.53:44-0.12:551.65:507:50New Moon18Sat
19Sun10:373.49:355.64:16-0.43:191.95:497:50New Moon19Sun
20Mon11:193.310:025.64:50-0.53:432.15:487:51New Moon20Mon
21Tue12:063.25:26-0.54:082.35:487:52New Moon21Tue
22Wed1:023.06:07-0.54:352.55:477:53Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu2:123.06:54-0.35:052.75:477:53Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri3:383.07:48-0.25:552.95:467:54Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:374.94:463.38:47-0.17:403.15:467:55First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:444.55:243.69:460.09:492.95:457:55First Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:114.25:554.110:410.111:232.35:457:56First Quarter27Mon
28Tue4:424.06:244.611:300.35:447:57First Quarter28Tue
29Wed6:033.96:555.212:311.512:150.55:447:57Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu7:143.97:285.71:260.612:570.75:447:58Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri8:183.98:046.22:16-0.21:371.05:437:59Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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