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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 05m at 6:33 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 1:07 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 8:04 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410777
Common Questions About Tides

El Segundo, Santa Monica Bay, CA Tides - Feb 2068

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed7:116.18:434.012:531.82:20-1.36:505:24Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu7:576.49:164.31:431.42:57-1.56:495:25New Moon2Thu
3Fri8:426.49:524.62:311.03:33-1.46:485:26New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:286.210:294.93:200.74:10-1.26:475:27New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:155.711:095.14:100.64:47-0.86:475:28Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon11:055.011:525.15:050.65:26-0.26:465:29Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue12:024.26:070.66:060.56:455:30Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:405.11:133.47:200.86:501.26:445:31First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:365.02:582.88:520.87:481.86:435:32First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:454.95:092.810:310.59:142.26:425:32First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:024.86:373.111:490.210:492.36:415:33First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:135.07:273.412:45-0.26:405:34Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:105.18:013.612:012.21:27-0.46:395:35Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue6:565.38:293.812:511.92:02-0.56:385:36Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:345.38:533.91:311.72:31-0.56:375:37Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu8:085.39:154.12:061.42:56-0.56:365:38Full Moon16Thu
17Fri8:395.39:374.22:371.23:20-0.36:355:39Full Moon17Fri
18Sat9:095.19:594.33:091.13:42-0.26:345:40Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:394.810:214.43:411.04:040.16:335:41Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:114.510:464.54:141.04:260.46:325:42Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue10:444.011:124.54:511.04:480.76:315:43Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:223.511:424.45:341.15:091.16:305:43Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:093.06:261.25:301.56:295:44Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:194.41:252.57:391.25:531.96:275:45Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat1:114.34:052.39:201.16:302.36:265:46Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun2:294.46:082.610:510.78:462.56:255:47Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon3:574.66:423.011:500.110:442.46:245:48Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue5:095.07:103.512:35-0.46:235:49Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed6:085.47:393.91:14-0.86:215:50Waning Crescent29Wed
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 9:50 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 15% 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 (15% 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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