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 1h 00m 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 - May 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:374.38:495.22:430.62:310.56:017:30Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:134.29:105.33:130.22:550.76:007:31New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:484.19:315.43:44-0.13:201.05:597:32New Moon3Mon
4Tue10:233.99:535.54:14-0.23:441.35:587:33New Moon4Tue
5Wed11:003.710:165.44:46-0.34:071.65:577:33New Moon5Wed
6Thu11:413.410:425.35:20-0.34:281.95:567:34Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:303.25:58-0.24:482.25:557:35Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat1:323.06:42-0.15:102.55:547:35Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun3:003.07:360.05:442.85:547:36Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:364.74:383.28:420.17:243.15:537:37First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:484.45:333.69:520.19:562.95:527:38First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:214.26:094.010:560.011:292.35:517:38First Quarter12Wed
13Thu4:554.26:414.611:490.05:517:39First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:144.37:135.212:331.512:360.05:507:40Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:194.57:475.81:260.61:190.15:497:41Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:164.68:216.32:14-0.22:000.35:487:41Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:104.58:576.63:02-0.92:400.65:487:42Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:034.49:346.73:49-1.33:191.05:477:43Full Moon18Tue
19Wed10:584.110:136.74:36-1.53:591.45:477:43Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:563.810:546.35:25-1.54:391.85:467:44Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:003.66:16-1.25:222.35:457:45Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat2:153.47:11-0.86:132.75:457:45Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:265.33:393.58:11-0.47:273.05:447:46Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:254.74:573.79:180.09:263.05:447:47Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue2:414.15:504.010:230.311:202.75:447:47Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:133.86:264.411:180.55:437:48Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:373.66:544.712:272.112:020.75:437:49Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:423.67:195.01:131.512:390.95:427:49Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:353.77:435.31:511.01:111.05:427:50Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:203.78:075.52:250.51:411.25:427:51Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:013.78:325.72:580.12:111.45:417:51Waning Crescent31Mon
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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