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 : 11:07 am (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 8:42 am (3.4 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 - May 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:124.53:433.38:100.27:112.95:116:48Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:084.24:353.59:070.39:002.95:106:49Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:243.95:123.810:020.410:322.55:096:50Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:503.85:434.110:500.411:381.95:086:50Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:083.86:144.611:340.65:076:51Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:183.86:455.112:331.212:160.75:066:52Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:213.97:195.61:220.412:570.95:056:53Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:194.07:566.12:09-0.31:381.25:046:54Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:144.08:356.42:56-0.92:201.45:036:54New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:114.09:176.53:44-1.43:041.75:026:55New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:093.910:026.54:35-1.63:511.95:026:56New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:083.95:27-1.64:452.25:016:57Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:103.96:20-1.45:452.45:006:58Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:153.97:15-1.16:552.54:596:58Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:465.23:194.08:14-0.78:212.54:586:59First Quarter15Sat
16Sun1:554.64:174.39:14-0.29:552.24:587:00First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:164.05:064.510:110.211:151.84:577:01First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:383.75:494.811:020.64:567:02First Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:563.56:265.012:201.211:48 AM1.04:567:02Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:043.46:585.21:120.712:291.44:557:03Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:013.47:285.31:550.31:041.74:547:04Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:493.57:555.42:330.01:362.04:547:05Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:333.58:235.53:08-0.32:062.24:537:05Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:153.58:515.53:42-0.42:362.44:527:06Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:563.59:225.54:17-0.53:082.54:527:07Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:393.59:545.44:53-0.63:422.64:517:07Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:223.45:30-0.54:212.74:517:08Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:073.56:07-0.45:052.84:517:09Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:553.56:46-0.35:592.94:507:09Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:433.77:27-0.17:062.94:507:10Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:394.33:273.98:110.18:352.74:497:11Third Quarter31Mon
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 9:54 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 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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