Tides Today & Tomorrow in Mission Bay, CA

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Mission Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 18m at 7:45 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 1:29 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410196
Common Questions About Tides

Mission Bay, CA Tides - May 2018

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:183.810:395.55:02-0.54:291.46:017:30Full Moon1Tue
2Wed12:033.55:40-0.44:551.86:007:31Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:543.26:19-0.15:212.25:597:32Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri2:013.07:040.15:462.65:587:32Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat12:114.63:383.07:580.46:212.95:577:33Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:574.25:293.29:060.68:233.15:567:34Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon2:063.96:103.510:170.610:452.95:557:35Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue3:423.76:343.811:160.65:547:35Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:123.76:574.212:022.412:020.55:547:36Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu6:193.87:204.612:481.812:400.55:537:37Waning Crescent10Thu
11Fri7:134.07:455.11:271.21:150.55:527:38Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat8:004.28:115.52:040.61:490.55:517:38Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:454.38:405.92:42-0.12:230.75:517:39Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:294.39:116.23:21-0.62:580.95:507:40New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:164.29:456.44:02-1.03:331.15:497:40New Moon15Tue
16Wed11:064.010:236.44:46-1.24:101.55:497:41New Moon16Wed
17Thu12:023.85:32-1.34:511.85:487:42Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri1:063.66:24-1.15:372.25:477:43Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat2:213.67:21-0.96:392.55:477:43Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun12:505.33:413.78:27-0.58:102.75:467:44First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:024.84:544.09:37-0.310:042.65:467:45First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:314.35:494.510:440.011:392.05:457:45First Quarter22Tue
23Wed5:044.16:324.911:410.25:447:46First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:234.07:105.412:461.312:300.45:447:47Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:274.07:445.71:390.71:120.65:447:47Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:204.08:155.92:230.11:500.95:437:48Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:074.08:456.03:04-0.32:241.15:437:49Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:513.99:136.13:41-0.52:561.45:427:49Full Moon28Mon
29Tue10:333.89:416.04:16-0.63:271.75:427:50Full Moon29Tue
30Wed11:153.610:095.84:50-0.63:572.05:427:50Full Moon30Wed
31Thu11:593.510:385.65:25-0.54:272.35:417:51Waning Gibbous31Thu
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 10:37 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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