Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port San Luis, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port San Luis, CA.
Next low tide : 8:18 pm (1.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 12m at 2:32 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 11:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 9:09 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9412110
Common Questions About Tides

Port San Luis, CA Tides - Oct 1991

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:353.84:375.310:383.210:049:54Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed7:194.25:565.312:180.012:082.810:059:53Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu7:554.57:055.41:11-0.11:152.210:069:51Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri8:275.08:065.41:570.02:111.510:069:50Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:575.39:005.32:360.23:010.910:079:48Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:275.79:505.13:120.53:470.510:089:47New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:575.910:404.83:451.04:320.110:099:46New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:286.011:304.54:171.45:160.010:099:44New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:596.04:491.96:02-0.110:109:43New Moon9Wed
10Thu12:244.211:31 AM5.85:202.36:480.110:119:42Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:223.912:065.65:522.77:370.310:129:40Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat2:303.712:445.26:263.18:330.510:139:39Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun4:013.61:304.97:073.39:390.710:149:38First Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:363.62:344.58:223.510:490.810:149:36First Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:353.84:024.310:403.511:480.810:159:35First Quarter15Tue
16Wed7:094.05:234.312:053.110:169:34First Quarter16Wed
17Thu7:344.26:274.312:350.81:002.710:179:33First Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:554.57:234.41:140.91:432.210:189:31Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:164.88:114.41:471.02:211.710:199:30Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:375.18:574.52:161.12:581.110:199:29Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:595.59:414.42:441.33:340.610:209:28Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:245.810:274.43:121.64:130.210:219:26Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:536.111:174.23:421.94:55-0.210:229:25Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:256.34:132.25:41-0.510:239:24Full Moon24Thu
25Fri12:134.011:02 AM6.34:482.56:31-0.610:249:23Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:143.911:45 AM6.25:292.87:25-0.510:259:22Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:253.811:36 AM6.05:193.07:26-0.49:268:21Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:453.812:375.66:263.28:32-0.29:278:20Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue3:584.01:535.28:043.39:390.09:288:19Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:524.33:224.89:532.910:390.19:288:18Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu5:354.74:464.611:152.311:300.49:298:17Third Quarter31Thu
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 5:25 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 23% 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 Waxing Crescent (23% 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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