Tides Today & Tomorrow in Mission Bay, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 13, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Mission Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 4:15 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 40m at 10:52 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : New Moon (2% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410196
Common Questions About Tides

Mission Bay, CA Tides - Aug 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:054.65:390.05:292.06:037:47Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:334.86:040.46:162.06:037:46Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:034.71:065.06:290.87:161.96:047:45Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:544.01:455.26:561.48:341.76:057:44Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed2:063.42:365.47:281.910:131.46:057:44Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu4:052.93:415.68:142.411:470.86:067:43Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:383.04:565.99:432.86:077:42Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:523.46:076.312:570.111:23 AM2.96:077:41Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:353.87:096.71:51-0.512:412.76:087:40Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:114.18:037.02:37-1.01:432.36:097:39Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue9:454.58:517.13:18-1.22:371.96:097:38New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:184.79:376.93:57-1.23:271.66:107:37New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:525.010:216.54:32-0.94:151.46:117:36New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:255.111:035.95:05-0.55:031.36:117:35Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat11:585.211:475.15:350.15:511.46:127:34Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:315.26:040.76:431.56:137:33Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:334.31:065.26:301.47:451.76:137:31Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue1:293.51:455.06:532.09:121.76:147:30First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:012.92:374.97:082.511:091.66:157:29First Quarter19Wed
20Thu3:504.86:157:28First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:135.012:291.26:167:27First Quarter21Fri
22Sat8:333.66:195.31:200.811:56 AM3.26:177:26Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:463.87:075.61:570.412:552.96:177:24Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:024.07:465.92:280.11:382.66:187:23Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue9:214.38:216.12:55-0.12:142.36:197:22Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed9:414.58:546.23:20-0.22:492.06:197:21Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:014.79:266.13:44-0.23:241.76:207:20Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:225.09:595.94:08-0.13:591.46:217:18Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:455.210:355.54:310.24:361.26:217:17Full Moon29Sat
30Sun11:095.411:145.04:550.55:161.16:227:16Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon11:375.55:181.06:031.06:237:15Waning Gibbous31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410196)

Common Questions About Mission Bay, CA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Mission Bay, CA?

The lowest tide this week in Mission Bay, CA is -0.5 ft on Friday, Aug 14 at 5:05 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Mission Bay, CA?

The highest tide this week in Mission Bay, CA is 6.5 ft on Thursday, Aug 13 at 10:21 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Mission Bay, CA today?

Slack tide in Mission Bay, CA is approximately 1:33 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 Mission Bay, CA?

Mission Bay, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 2% 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 Mission 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 Mission Bay, CA?

Tide predictions for Mission 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 Mission Bay, CA?

Tide data for Mission Bay, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410196. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410196.

What time is high tide in Mission Bay, CA today?

High tides in Mission Bay, CA today: 10:52 am (5.0 ft), 10:21 pm (6.5 ft). The 10:21 pm high of 6.5 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in Mission Bay, CA today?

Low tides in Mission Bay, CA today: 4:32 am (-0.9 ft), 4:15 pm (1.4 ft). The 4:32 am low of -0.9 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in Mission Bay, CA today?

Today's tidal range in Mission Bay, CA is 7.4 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 5.2 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

What is the moon phase in Mission Bay, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Mission Bay, CA is New Moon (2% illuminated). This places Mission Bay, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Mission Bay, CA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Mission Bay, CA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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