Tides Today & Tomorrow in Mission Bay, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Mission Bay, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:29 am (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 54m at 3:50 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410196
Common Questions About Tides

Mission Bay, CA Tides - Aug 2013

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:533.56:405.51:230.812:052.66:037:47Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri8:303.77:225.82:040.412:582.56:037:46Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat8:593.97:596.02:370.11:422.36:047:45Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun9:264.18:336.13:070.02:202.16:057:44Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon9:524.39:056.13:34-0.12:562.06:057:43New Moon5Mon
6Tue10:184.59:366.04:00-0.23:311.96:067:42New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:434.610:065.94:26-0.14:051.86:077:42New Moon7Wed
8Thu11:094.710:395.64:510.14:411.76:077:41New Moon8Thu
9Fri11:364.811:135.25:170.35:191.76:087:40Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:064.95:430.66:031.76:097:39Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:415.06:111.06:561.76:097:38Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:424.11:245.16:411.48:071.76:107:37First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:493.62:195.27:211.99:381.56:117:36First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:293.23:285.48:222.311:121.16:127:35First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:363.24:445.79:542.56:127:33First Quarter15Thu
16Fri6:573.65:566.112:230.511:23 AM2.56:137:32Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:484.06:576.51:18-0.112:342.26:147:31Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:294.57:506.82:05-0.51:341.86:147:30Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon9:074.98:396.92:48-0.82:271.46:157:29Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:435.29:256.73:27-0.83:161.16:167:28Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:205.410:106.44:04-0.64:040.96:167:27Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:555.610:545.84:40-0.34:500.86:177:25Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:325.611:395.15:140.25:380.96:187:24Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:095.55:470.86:291.26:187:23Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:274.412:495.36:201.47:281.46:197:22Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:243.81:355.16:532.08:451.66:207:21Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:473.32:334.97:342.510:301.66:207:19Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:073.13:494.88:442.911:551.36:217:18Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu6:563.45:094.910:333.06:217:17Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:363.76:125.112:501.011:57 AM2.86:227:16Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat8:024.06:595.41:290.712:512.56:237:14Waning Crescent31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410196)

Common Questions About Mission Bay, CA Tides

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

Slack tide in Mission Bay, CA is approximately 8:09 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Mission Bay, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA