Tides Today & Tomorrow in Mission Bay, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Mission Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 05m at 7:08 am (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon6:566.28:393.812:351.92:13-1.16:435:21Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue7:386.39:143.91:231.82:50-1.26:425:22New Moon2Tue
3Wed8:166.29:464.02:051.73:23-1.16:415:23New Moon3Wed
4Thu8:516.110:174.02:431.63:54-0.96:415:24New Moon4Thu
5Fri9:245.810:464.03:201.64:22-0.66:405:25New Moon5Fri
6Sat9:565.411:154.03:551.74:49-0.36:395:26Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun10:284.911:444.04:321.75:150.16:385:27Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon11:024.45:121.85:410.66:375:28Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:154.011:40 AM3.85:591.96:071.06:375:29Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:504.012:313.27:042.06:351.56:365:30First Quarter10Wed
11Thu1:344.11:532.78:381.97:121.96:355:30First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:324.24:362.510:281.58:262.36:345:31First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:414.46:242.811:390.910:002.46:335:32First Quarter13Sat
14Sun4:454.77:073.112:260.36:325:33Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon5:395.27:393.51:04-0.36:315:34Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue6:265.78:093.812:082.11:40-0.86:305:35Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed7:096.18:404.112:561.82:16-1.26:295:36Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu7:516.49:114.31:411.52:51-1.46:285:37Full Moon18Thu
19Fri8:336.59:444.62:251.13:26-1.46:275:38Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:166.310:194.83:090.94:01-1.26:265:38Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:015.810:564.93:560.74:37-0.86:255:39Waning Gibbous21Sun
22Mon10:495.211:365.04:470.65:13-0.26:245:40Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:434.45:450.75:510.56:225:41Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:215.012:513.66:550.86:331.26:215:42Third Quarter24Wed
25Thu1:155.02:302.98:260.87:281.86:205:43Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri2:224.94:502.810:110.58:532.36:195:43Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat3:434.96:263.211:330.010:322.46:185:44Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun4:595.17:153.512:31-0.46:175:45Waning Crescent28Sun
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 10:52 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 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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