Tides Today & Tomorrow in Mission Bay, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Mission Bay, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:20 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 38m at 5:13 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410196
Common Questions About Tides

Mission Bay, CA Tides - Apr 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:244.27:153.812:320.26:357:09Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:294.57:404.312:341.81:110.06:347:10Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:224.88:074.81:221.11:46-0.26:337:10Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:105.08:365.42:060.42:21-0.26:317:11Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu8:575.19:085.82:50-0.32:56-0.16:307:12Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:434.99:426.13:34-0.83:310.26:297:12Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:314.710:186.34:19-1.14:070.56:287:13Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:234.210:586.25:07-1.24:440.96:267:14Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:203.85:58-1.15:241.46:257:15Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:293.46:56-0.86:091.96:247:15Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:345.52:573.18:04-0.47:122.36:237:16Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:384.94:393.39:25-0.18:552.66:217:17Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:034.55:563.610:470.010:592.46:207:17Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:404.26:444.011:520.16:197:18Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:024.27:194.412:211.812:420.16:187:19Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:044.37:494.81:161.21:220.26:177:20Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:544.38:165.12:000.71:560.46:157:20Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:364.38:415.32:370.32:250.66:147:21Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:144.29:055.43:110.02:520.86:137:22New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:494.19:285.53:43-0.33:171.06:127:22New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:243.99:525.44:14-0.43:431.36:117:23New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:003.710:175.44:45-0.44:071.56:107:24New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:383.410:435.25:19-0.34:311.86:097:25Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:213.25:54-0.14:532.16:087:25Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:143.06:350.15:162.36:067:26Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu2:242.97:230.35:482.66:057:27Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:304.53:523.08:220.47:032.86:047:28First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:324.25:013.39:280.59:252.86:037:28First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:583.95:423.710:310.511:062.36:027:29First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:323.86:164.211:250.46:017:30First Quarter30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410196)

Common Questions About Mission Bay, CA Tides

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

Slack tide in Mission Bay, CA is approximately 9:16 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 is the moon phase in Mission Bay, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Mission Bay, CA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Mission Bay, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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