Tides Today & Tomorrow in Mission Bay, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Mission Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 11:09 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 58m at 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 - Jul 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:133.79:036.33:48-0.52:462.25:448:01New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:523.89:366.44:22-0.73:222.35:458:01New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:323.810:126.34:57-0.83:592.45:458:00New Moon3Sat
4Sun12:133.85:34-0.84:402.55:468:00Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:573.96:12-0.65:282.65:468:00Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:444.16:53-0.46:282.65:478:00Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed12:235.32:334.37:37-0.17:452.65:478:00Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu1:244.73:244.78:250.49:182.35:488:00First Quarter8Thu
9Fri2:414.14:175.19:180.810:521.85:487:59First Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:173.65:105.610:151.25:497:59First Quarter10Sat
11Sun5:583.56:016.012:101.011:13 AM1.55:497:59Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon7:203.66:506.51:130.212:101.85:507:59Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:243.87:366.82:06-0.41:051.95:507:58Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:184.08:217.02:54-0.91:562.05:517:58Full Moon14Wed
15Thu10:054.19:047.03:39-1.12:442.15:527:57Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:504.19:456.84:21-1.23:302.15:527:57Full Moon16Fri
17Sat11:324.210:256.55:01-1.04:152.25:537:57Full Moon17Sat
18Sun12:144.25:39-0.74:582.35:537:56Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon12:554.16:15-0.35:442.55:547:56Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue1:374.26:500.16:342.65:557:55Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed12:234.92:204.27:250.67:372.75:557:55Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu1:094.33:064.38:021.19:002.75:567:54Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri2:083.73:544.58:431.610:432.45:577:53Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:383.24:434.79:321.95:577:53Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:363.15:315.012:051.910:29 AM2.25:587:52Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon7:053.26:155.31:001.311:27 AM2.45:597:51Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue8:023.46:565.71:420.812:212.55:597:51Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:433.77:346.02:180.31:092.46:007:50Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu9:193.98:116.32:53-0.11:522.46:017:49Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:524.08:486.53:26-0.52:332.36:017:49New Moon30Fri
31Sat10:264.29:256.64:00-0.73:142.26:027:48New Moon31Sat
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 6:53 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 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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