Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port San Luis, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port San Luis, CA.
Next low tide : 10:15 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 31m at 2:47 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 10:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 9:32 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9412110
Common Questions About Tides

Port San Luis, CA Tides - Nov 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:373.92:104.39:063.710:240.79:308:16First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:054.13:454.210:483.411:140.69:318:15First Quarter2Sat
3Sun6:274.34:594.311:462.911:560.69:328:14First Quarter3Sun
4Mon6:484.66:014.412:322.39:338:13Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue7:105.06:584.612:340.61:131.69:348:12Waxing Gibbous5Tue
6Wed7:345.47:504.61:080.71:540.99:358:11Waxing Gibbous6Wed
7Thu8:015.88:424.61:420.92:360.39:368:10Full Moon7Thu
8Fri8:316.29:354.52:161.33:21-0.39:378:09Full Moon8Fri
9Sat9:056.510:334.42:521.64:09-0.79:388:08Full Moon9Sat
10Sun9:426.711:354.23:302.05:00-1.09:398:08Full Moon10Sun
11Mon10:246.64:122.55:54-1.09:408:07Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:444.011:12 AM6.35:012.86:53-0.99:418:06Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed2:014.012:085.96:023.17:57-0.69:428:05Waning Gibbous13Wed
14Thu3:224.11:145.47:253.39:05-0.49:438:05Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:304.32:374.99:143.210:11-0.19:448:04Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat5:224.64:054.610:472.711:080.19:458:03Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun6:054.95:234.411:582.111:570.59:468:03Third Quarter17Sun
18Mon6:415.26:324.312:551.59:478:02Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue7:125.47:314.212:390.81:411.09:488:02Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed7:395.68:224.11:151.22:210.59:498:01Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu8:055.89:094.01:461.62:580.29:508:01New Moon21Thu
22Fri8:285.89:543.92:132.03:34-0.19:518:00New Moon22Fri
23Sat8:525.810:403.82:392.44:09-0.29:528:00New Moon23Sat
24Sun9:175.811:283.73:042.64:44-0.29:538:00New Moon24Sun
25Mon9:445.73:312.95:22-0.29:547:59New Moon25Mon
26Tue12:193.710:14 AM5.54:013.16:02-0.19:557:59Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed1:163.610:47 AM5.34:353.36:450.09:557:59Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:243.611:25 AM5.05:203.47:330.29:567:58Waxing Crescent28Thu
29Fri3:343.712:124.66:253.58:260.39:577:58Waxing Crescent29Fri
30Sat4:233.91:164.38:113.59:200.59:587:58First Quarter30Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9412110)

Common Questions About Port San Luis, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Port San Luis, CA today?

Slack tide in Port San Luis, CA is approximately 6:31 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 Port San Luis, CA?

Port San Luis, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% 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 Port San Luis, 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 Port San Luis, CA?

Tide predictions for Port San Luis, 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 Port San Luis, CA?

Tide data for Port San Luis, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9412110. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9412110.

What is the moon phase in Port San Luis, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Port San Luis, CA is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places Port San Luis, 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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