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 : 7:08 am (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 17m at 3:01 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410196
Common Questions About Tides

Mission Bay, CA Tides - May 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:434.18:415.32:430.32:250.86:017:30Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat9:194.19:055.53:150.02:530.96:007:31Full Moon2Sat
3Sun9:554.19:315.63:46-0.33:211.15:597:31Full Moon3Sun
4Mon10:323.99:585.64:19-0.53:491.35:587:32Full Moon4Mon
5Tue11:113.810:275.64:54-0.64:171.65:577:33Full Moon5Tue
6Wed11:563.611:005.55:32-0.54:481.85:567:34Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu12:483.46:14-0.45:232.15:567:34Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri1:513.37:03-0.36:122.45:557:35Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat12:284.93:063.48:01-0.17:312.65:547:36Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun1:334.64:203.79:070.09:212.65:537:37Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon2:574.25:204.110:150.111:002.15:527:37Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:314.06:074.711:160.25:527:38Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed5:574.16:495.312:141.312:100.25:517:39Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu7:064.27:285.81:120.512:580.35:507:39Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri8:054.38:066.22:03-0.21:430.55:497:40Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat8:584.48:446.52:50-0.82:250.75:497:41New Moon16Sat
17Sun9:494.39:226.53:35-1.13:061.05:487:42New Moon17Sun
18Mon10:384.29:596.44:20-1.33:461.35:477:42New Moon18Mon
19Tue11:294.010:376.15:03-1.24:261.65:477:43New Moon19Tue
20Wed12:213.75:47-1.05:062.05:467:44Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu1:193.66:32-0.65:502.35:467:44Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri2:233.57:20-0.26:442.65:457:45Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat12:404.63:333.68:120.28:012.85:457:46First Quarter23Sat
24Sun1:364.14:383.89:090.59:542.85:447:46First Quarter24Sun
25Mon2:513.65:284.010:080.811:322.45:447:47First Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:233.46:064.411:011.05:437:48First Quarter26Tue
27Wed5:463.36:374.712:301.911:46 AM1.15:437:48First Quarter27Wed
28Thu6:513.47:065.01:131.312:261.25:427:49Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri7:423.67:345.41:500.81:031.35:427:50Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat8:263.78:035.72:240.31:381.45:427:50Waxing Gibbous30Sat
31Sun9:063.88:315.92:57-0.12:121.55:417:51Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 5:04 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 Mission Bay, CA?

Mission Bay, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 (37% 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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