Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port San Luis, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Port San Luis, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:46 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 20m at 5:46 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:44 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9412110
Common Questions About Tides

Port San Luis, CA Tides - Aug 1936

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:323.88:166.12:59-0.62:022.45:127:06Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:014.18:576.23:32-0.72:482.25:127:05Full Moon2Sun
3Mon10:324.39:416.04:06-0.83:371.95:137:04Full Moon3Mon
4Tue11:054.610:275.74:41-0.64:291.75:147:03Full Moon4Tue
5Wed11:404.911:195.25:15-0.35:251.55:157:02Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu12:175.25:500.26:261.35:157:01Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:164.512:595.46:260.87:361.15:167:00Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat1:263.91:475.57:051.48:590.95:176:59Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun2:593.32:455.67:532.010:240.65:186:58Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:493.23:505.78:592.511:390.25:186:57Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:283.44:565.810:212.75:196:56Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed7:323.75:596.012:42-0.211:40 AM2.75:206:55Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu8:163.96:566.11:34-0.512:462.55:216:54Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri8:514.17:456.12:17-0.61:402.35:226:53Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat9:234.38:296.02:56-0.62:262.15:226:51New Moon15Sat
16Sun9:534.49:095.83:30-0.43:091.95:236:50New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:224.59:485.54:02-0.13:501.75:246:49New Moon17Mon
18Tue10:504.610:275.14:310.24:321.65:256:48New Moon18Tue
19Wed11:184.711:074.64:580.65:151.55:256:47Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:464.811:504.25:231.15:591.55:266:45Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:154.85:471.56:491.55:276:44Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:403.712:474.86:102.07:501.65:286:43Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:463.31:274.76:332.49:101.55:286:42First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:353.02:224.76:592.710:321.35:296:40First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:304.811:390.95:306:39First Quarter25Tue
26Wed7:073.34:375.09:543.25:316:38First Quarter26Wed
27Thu7:343.55:365.212:300.611:17 AM3.05:316:36Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:573.86:285.51:110.212:172.85:326:35Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat8:204.07:165.81:47-0.11:082.45:336:34Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun8:454.38:015.92:21-0.31:552.05:346:32Waxing Gibbous30Sun
31Mon9:124.78:465.92:54-0.32:411.55:346:31Full Moon31Mon
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 9:46 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 66% 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 (66% 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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