Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port San Luis, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port San Luis, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 35m at 7:59 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Oct 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:095.310:434.63:591.14:370.89:048:55Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:375.511:364.24:261.65:230.69:048:53Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:085.64:552.06:150.59:058:52Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:403.811:46 AM5.65:252.57:160.49:068:50Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:073.512:335.56:012.98:320.39:078:49Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:053.51:375.46:563.39:530.29:088:48Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:363.83:035.38:543.511:040.09:088:46Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:264.14:285.310:433.29:098:45Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:014.45:425.412:03-0.211:57 AM2.79:108:43Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:324.76:455.512:52-0.312:552.19:118:42Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:025.17:415.51:34-0.21:461.59:128:41Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:315.48:315.42:110.02:320.99:128:39New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:015.79:215.12:460.43:180.59:138:38New Moon13Mon
14Tue9:305.810:114.83:190.94:030.29:148:37New Moon14Tue
15Wed10:005.911:044.43:501.44:490.19:158:36New Moon15Wed
16Thu10:305.84:212.05:350.19:168:34Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:014.111:01 AM5.64:512.56:240.29:178:33Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:083.811:35 AM5.35:213.07:180.49:178:32Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:393.612:135.05:543.38:220.69:188:30Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon4:363.71:064.66:463.69:360.79:198:29First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:523.92:304.39:203.710:410.79:208:28First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:274.14:024.311:043.411:340.79:218:27First Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:514.25:134.312:003.09:228:26First Quarter23Thu
24Fri7:114.46:104.512:170.612:422.59:238:25Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat7:304.76:584.612:520.61:172.19:248:23Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:494.97:424.61:220.71:521.69:258:22Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:095.28:254.61:500.92:261.09:258:21Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:315.59:094.52:161.13:030.69:268:20Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:565.89:564.42:441.53:430.19:278:19Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:246.110:504.23:131.84:27-0.29:288:18Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:556.211:503.93:432.25:14-0.49:298:17Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 11:23 am — 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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