Tides Today & Tomorrow in Mission Bay, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Mission Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 6:43 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 12:31 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410196
Common Questions About Tides

Mission Bay, CA Tides - Sep 2032

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed8:444.58:085.82:250.22:031.96:247:13Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu9:094.78:425.82:530.22:371.76:247:11Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri9:324.99:135.73:190.23:101.46:257:10New Moon3Fri
4Sat9:545.09:435.63:430.33:411.36:267:09New Moon4Sat
5Sun10:175.110:145.34:060.54:131.26:267:07New Moon5Sun
6Mon10:395.210:455.04:290.84:451.16:277:06New Moon6Mon
7Tue11:035.211:184.64:521.15:201.26:287:05Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed11:295.211:564.15:141.45:591.36:287:03Waxing Crescent8Wed
9Thu12:005.15:361.86:461.46:297:02Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:453.712:405.16:002.17:501.56:297:01Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:573.31:345.06:322.59:181.46:306:59First Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:563.12:504.97:402.810:491.16:316:58First Quarter12Sun
13Mon5:513.44:205.19:543.011:570.76:316:57First Quarter13Mon
14Tue6:443.95:395.411:282.66:326:55Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed7:224.46:435.812:480.212:342.16:336:54Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu7:564.97:376.21:32-0.11:291.46:336:53Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri8:315.48:276.32:12-0.32:190.86:346:51Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat9:055.99:146.22:51-0.33:070.36:356:50Full Moon18Sat
19Sun9:416.210:025.93:29-0.13:54-0.16:356:49Full Moon19Sun
20Mon10:176.310:505.44:050.34:41-0.26:366:47Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:556.311:414.84:420.75:30-0.16:376:46Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed11:346.15:181.36:240.26:376:45Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:394.212:185.85:561.97:250.66:386:43Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri1:523.71:105.36:392.48:430.96:386:42Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat3:363.42:174.97:422.910:181.06:396:40Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:373.63:474.79:363.111:350.96:406:39Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon6:413.95:154.711:312.96:406:38Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue7:164.26:204.812:300.812:342.56:416:36Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed7:424.57:095.01:100.61:172.16:426:35Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu8:054.87:485.11:420.61:521.66:426:34Waning Crescent30Thu
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 3:37 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Mission Bay, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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