Tides Today & Tomorrow in Mission Bay, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Mission Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 11:09 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 54m at 2:37 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410196
Common Questions About Tides

Mission Bay, CA Tides - Apr 2014

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:164.411:065.65:06-0.64:540.76:367:09Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed12:033.95:49-0.45:261.26:357:09Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:553.46:360.05:581.76:337:10Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri12:174.92:033.07:290.36:322.26:327:11Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat1:004.53:442.88:380.67:252.56:317:11First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:594.15:493.010:060.89:242.76:297:12First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:253.86:423.311:240.711:292.56:287:13First Quarter7Mon
8Tue5:023.87:093.612:180.66:277:14First Quarter8Tue
9Wed6:124.07:334.012:332.112:570.56:267:14Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu7:044.27:554.31:151.61:300.46:247:15Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:464.48:184.71:501.11:590.36:237:16Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:244.58:425.02:240.62:270.36:227:16Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:004.59:065.22:570.22:540.46:217:17Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:364.59:315.53:30-0.23:220.66:207:18Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:134.39:595.64:05-0.43:510.86:187:18Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:534.110:305.64:42-0.64:201.16:177:19Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:383.811:045.65:22-0.64:511.46:167:20Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:313.56:08-0.55:271.76:157:21Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat1:373.37:01-0.46:122.16:147:21Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:365.13:013.28:05-0.27:222.46:127:22Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon1:414.74:313.49:210.09:132.56:117:23Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:074.45:393.910:360.011:002.16:107:24Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:434.36:284.411:400.06:097:24Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:064.47:094.912:181.512:330.06:087:25Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri7:124.57:455.41:170.71:190.06:077:26Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat8:074.68:205.82:060.12:000.26:067:26Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun8:564.58:546.02:51-0.52:380.46:057:27New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:434.49:276.13:34-0.83:140.76:047:28New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:274.210:006.04:14-0.93:481.06:037:29New Moon29Tue
30Wed11:123.910:325.84:54-0.94:211.46:027:29New Moon30Wed
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 6:53 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 47% 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 (47% 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.

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