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 09m 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 - Aug 2038

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:594.310:046.64:34-0.83:552.16:037:47New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:344.510:446.35:09-0.74:392.06:037:46Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue12:124.65:44-0.55:281.96:047:45Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:524.86:21-0.16:251.96:057:44Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:195.31:375.07:000.47:331.96:057:43Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:204.52:285.27:431.08:591.76:067:43First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:393.83:265.48:331.510:371.46:077:42First Quarter7Sat
8Sun4:283.44:315.69:372.06:077:41First Quarter8Sun
9Mon6:213.45:376.012:030.810:51 AM2.36:087:40Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:383.76:366.31:080.212:032.46:097:39Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:314.07:286.52:01-0.31:052.46:107:38Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:134.28:156.72:46-0.71:582.26:107:37Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri9:504.48:576.73:26-0.82:452.06:117:36Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:244.59:366.54:02-0.73:271.96:127:35Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:564.610:126.24:35-0.64:071.96:127:34Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:274.610:475.85:06-0.24:451.96:137:32Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:574.611:215.35:340.25:231.96:147:31Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:264.66:010.66:042.06:147:30Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu12:574.56:281.16:512.16:157:29Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:374.21:314.56:541.67:522.26:167:28Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat1:293.62:144.57:222.19:192.26:167:27Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:533.13:114.67:592.511:071.96:177:26Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:313.04:214.79:132.86:187:24Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue7:153.35:295.012:221.410:50 AM2.96:187:23Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed7:543.66:245.41:100.912:022.86:197:22Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:243.97:115.81:480.412:562.66:207:21Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:514.27:536.22:22-0.11:422.36:207:20Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:194.58:336.52:56-0.42:242.06:217:18New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:484.89:136.63:29-0.63:051.66:217:17New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:185.09:546.54:02-0.63:481.36:227:16New Moon30Mon
31Tue10:515.210:386.24:36-0.54:331.16:237:14New Moon31Tue
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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