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 2h 09m 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 - Jan 1948

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:184.412:574.97:222.58:07-0.310:188:08Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri3:094.62:124.28:542.28:570.310:188:09Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:585.03:443.510:251.79:471.010:188:09Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:445.35:223.211:431.010:371.610:188:10Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon5:285.56:583.212:470.410:188:11Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue6:095.78:123.31:39-0.110:188:12Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:495.89:073.512:172.42:22-0.510:188:13Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:275.99:513.61:042.73:01-0.710:188:14Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:025.910:293.61:462.83:37-0.810:188:14New Moon9Fri
10Sat8:375.811:033.62:242.84:12-0.810:188:15New Moon10Sat
11Sun9:115.711:353.63:002.84:45-0.810:188:16New Moon11Sun
12Mon9:455.63:372.75:18-0.610:188:17New Moon12Mon
13Tue12:073.610:19 AM5.44:162.75:49-0.510:188:18Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:393.710:54 AM5.14:592.76:20-0.210:188:19Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:123.711:31 AM4.75:482.76:500.110:178:20Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri1:473.912:134.16:452.67:190.510:178:21Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat2:234.01:053.67:592.57:511.010:178:22First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:004.32:273.09:332.28:261.510:168:23First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:394.64:242.710:561.69:111.910:168:24First Quarter19Mon
20Tue4:204.96:202.812:020.910:168:25First Quarter20Tue
21Wed5:055.37:423.012:550.110:158:26Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu5:535.88:343.31:42-0.610:158:27Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri6:446.29:163.512:122.62:26-1.210:148:28Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat7:346.59:553.71:132.63:10-1.710:148:29Full Moon24Sat
25Sun8:236.810:343.92:082.43:54-1.910:138:30Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:136.811:144.13:022.24:37-1.910:138:31Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:036.511:554.33:582.05:19-1.610:128:32Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:546.04:561.86:00-1.210:128:33Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:364.511:48 AM5.35:581.76:40-0.510:118:34Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:194.712:484.57:061.57:190.210:108:35Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat2:054.92:003.68:271.48:011.010:108:36Third Quarter31Sat
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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