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 5h 41m 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 - Apr 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:165.18:044.212:282.21:26-0.98:579:30Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:155.28:334.51:241.62:06-0.88:559:31Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:075.29:024.82:121.12:42-0.58:549:32Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:545.09:305.02:570.63:15-0.18:529:33Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:404.79:585.13:410.33:460.38:519:33Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:274.310:265.24:240.14:150.98:509:34Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:163.910:545.15:080.04:421.48:489:35Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:093.55:520.05:081.98:479:36Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:123.26:390.15:322.48:469:36Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu2:423.07:330.25:552.78:449:37Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:294.58:400.48:439:38Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:204.26:393.39:560.48:403.28:429:39Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:434.06:573.511:030.310:573.18:409:40Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:133.97:143.611:560.28:399:40Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:234.17:323.812:012.712:380.18:389:41Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:204.27:504.112:462.21:120.08:369:42Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:084.48:094.41:241.71:430.18:359:43Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:534.58:304.72:001.22:120.28:349:44Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:374.48:545.12:380.72:400.48:339:45New Moon19Sat
20Sun9:234.39:215.43:180.23:090.88:319:45New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:134.19:515.74:01-0.33:401.28:309:46New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:093.910:255.84:48-0.64:131.68:299:47New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:123.65:39-0.84:502.18:289:48Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu1:263.46:35-0.85:322.58:269:49Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri3:003.37:39-0.86:282.88:259:49Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:485.34:293.58:52-0.78:013.08:249:50First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:024.95:323.810:05-0.69:582.99:2310:51First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:314.76:174.111:08-0.611:252.49:2210:52First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:544.56:534.412:02-0.59:2110:53First Quarter29Tue
30Wed6:064.57:254.812:311.812:48-0.29:2010:53Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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