Tides Today & Tomorrow in Port San Luis, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Port San Luis, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 28m at 10:15 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:33 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9412110
Common Questions About Tides

Port San Luis, CA Tides - May 1940

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:533.76:514.412:231.812:140.75:116:48Waning Crescent1Wed
2Thu6:503.77:184.61:081.412:510.95:106:49Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:383.87:434.81:461.01:231.15:096:50Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat8:213.88:085.02:200.61:531.35:086:51Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun9:013.88:335.22:530.32:211.55:076:51New Moon5Sun
6Mon9:413.79:005.33:260.02:501.75:066:52New Moon6Mon
7Tue10:233.79:295.44:02-0.23:211.95:056:53New Moon7Tue
8Wed11:083.610:015.44:39-0.43:542.15:046:54New Moon8Wed
9Thu11:573.610:365.35:19-0.54:302.35:036:55Waxing Crescent9Thu
10Fri12:503.56:02-0.55:132.55:026:55Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat1:493.56:48-0.46:062.65:016:56Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun12:044.92:533.67:40-0.37:152.75:016:57Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon1:024.63:523.88:38-0.18:492.65:006:58First Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:164.34:424.29:370.010:192.24:596:59First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:424.05:254.610:330.211:321.64:586:59First Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:033.96:065.011:250.44:577:00Waxing Gibbous16Thu
17Fri6:184.06:465.512:330.912:140.64:577:01Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:244.07:265.91:270.11:000.94:567:02Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:234.18:056.22:16-0.51:451.14:557:03Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon9:194.18:456.33:04-0.92:291.44:557:03Full Moon20Mon
21Tue10:134.19:256.33:51-1.23:131.74:547:04Full Moon21Tue
22Wed11:084.010:086.04:38-1.34:002.04:537:05Full Moon22Wed
23Thu12:024.05:25-1.24:492.24:537:05Waning Gibbous23Thu
24Fri12:583.96:12-0.95:422.44:527:06Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat1:563.96:59-0.66:422.64:527:07Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:264.72:563.97:49-0.27:562.74:517:08Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon1:224.23:524.08:410.29:262.64:517:08Third Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:323.74:404.29:340.610:482.34:507:09Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:533.45:214.410:230.911:531.84:507:10Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:103.35:564.611:081.24:507:10Third Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:203.26:284.912:441.411:49 AM1.44:497:11Waning Crescent31Fri
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 1:24 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 37% 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 (37% 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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