Tides Today & Tomorrow in Mission Bay, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Mission Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 52m at 6:53 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 1:45 pm (5.0 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 - Sep 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:465.39:306.63:30-0.73:221.16:237:14New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:215.410:136.24:06-0.54:070.96:247:12New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:565.510:555.74:41-0.14:510.96:257:11New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:305.411:385.15:150.45:351.06:257:10Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:065.35:470.96:231.26:267:08Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:244.412:435.16:191.57:171.56:267:07Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:183.81:264.86:522.18:281.76:277:06First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:383.42:214.67:332.610:081.76:287:04First Quarter8Sat
9Sun4:513.23:364.58:472.911:391.56:287:03First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:423.54:594.610:383.06:297:02First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:243.86:044.912:361.112:002.86:307:00Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:524.16:535.21:170.812:512.56:306:59Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:164.47:335.51:500.51:302.26:316:58Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:404.68:095.72:190.32:061.86:326:56Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:044.98:435.82:470.22:401.56:326:55Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:285.19:175.83:140.13:141.26:336:54Full Moon16Sun
17Mon9:535.39:525.73:420.23:490.96:336:52Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:205.510:295.44:100.44:260.76:346:51Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:495.611:105.04:390.75:070.76:356:50Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu11:215.611:584.55:081.15:520.76:356:48Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:005.65:401.56:470.86:366:47Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:574.012:465.56:172.07:560.96:376:45Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun2:183.61:475.37:082.59:240.96:376:44Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:133.53:085.28:362.810:540.66:386:43Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:533.84:395.210:282.86:396:41Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:514.25:585.512:050.311:55 AM2.46:396:40Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:334.77:005.812:590.012:581.96:406:39Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:095.17:525.91:44-0.21:491.36:416:37Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:435.58:395.92:24-0.22:350.96:416:36New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:155.79:225.83:00-0.13:170.56:426:35New Moon30Sun
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 10:19 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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