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 4h 07m 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 - Feb 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:345.88:103.31:21-0.710:098:37Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun6:306.28:553.612:022.52:09-1.310:088:38Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:246.59:353.81:072.42:55-1.610:078:39Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue8:156.610:144.02:042.23:38-1.810:068:40Full Moon4Tue
5Wed9:046.510:534.22:572.04:21-1.710:058:41Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:526.311:324.33:501.75:01-1.410:058:42Full Moon6Thu
7Fri10:415.84:441.65:40-0.910:048:43Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:104.511:30 AM5.15:391.56:16-0.310:038:44Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun12:494.612:214.46:371.56:510.310:028:45Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon1:304.61:213.77:441.47:251.010:018:46Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue2:144.62:443.09:051.38:021.710:008:47Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:034.64:412.710:321.18:492.39:598:48Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu3:574.66:542.911:480.710:012.79:588:49Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:524.78:043.112:470.39:578:50Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:464.88:383.31:320.09:568:51Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun6:355.09:033.512:262.82:10-0.39:558:52Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon7:185.29:263.61:142.72:43-0.59:548:53Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:565.39:493.61:522.43:14-0.69:538:54Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed8:315.410:133.82:272.23:43-0.79:518:55New Moon19Wed
20Thu9:055.410:383.93:022.04:11-0.79:508:56New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:405.311:044.03:391.84:40-0.59:498:57New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:175.111:304.24:201.65:07-0.39:488:58New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:584.711:594.45:051.55:350.19:478:59Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon11:444.25:541.36:030.69:469:00Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:304.612:413.66:521.26:321.29:449:01Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:074.82:003.08:041.07:041.79:439:02First Quarter26Wed
27Thu1:544.94:002.79:320.67:492.39:429:03First Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:545.06:072.910:570.29:142.79:419:03First Quarter28Fri
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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