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 : 7:59 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 22m at 2:48 am (3.5 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 1947

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:336.24:182.66:07-0.59:308:16Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:013.811:17 AM6.04:583.07:06-0.49:318:15Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:293.712:105.75:513.38:14-0.39:328:14Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue3:583.91:195.47:153.59:26-0.29:338:13Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:014.12:475.09:173.410:31-0.29:348:12Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:454.54:154.810:522.911:260.09:358:11Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:224.85:334.712:022.29:368:10Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat6:555.26:404.712:140.212:581.59:378:09Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun7:255.67:404.612:560.51:470.89:388:09Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon7:555.98:334.51:330.92:320.39:398:08Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:236.19:254.32:061.43:14-0.19:408:07New Moon11Tue
12Wed8:516.210:174.12:371.83:55-0.49:418:06New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:196.111:104.03:072.34:37-0.49:428:06New Moon13Thu
14Fri9:486.03:372.75:18-0.49:438:05New Moon14Fri
15Sat12:073.810:19 AM5.74:073.06:01-0.29:448:04Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:093.710:52 AM5.44:413.36:470.09:458:04Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon2:263.711:30 AM5.15:213.57:390.29:468:03Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue3:503.712:174.76:213.68:380.49:478:02Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed4:473.91:214.38:163.79:360.69:488:02First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:234.12:514.010:183.410:270.79:498:01First Quarter20Thu
21Fri5:504.34:163.811:272.911:100.89:498:01First Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:134.65:273.812:162.39:508:00First Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:344.96:293.812:571.79:518:00Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon6:565.37:253.912:211.21:341.19:528:00Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:205.78:173.912:531.52:120.49:537:59Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed7:476.09:084.01:261.72:51-0.29:547:59Full Moon26Wed
27Thu8:176.410:014.01:592.03:33-0.79:557:59Full Moon27Thu
28Fri8:526.610:583.92:352.34:18-1.09:567:58Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:316.711:583.93:142.65:07-1.29:577:58Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:156.63:592.85:58-1.29:587:58Waning Gibbous30Sun
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 5:23 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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