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 : 10:15 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 46m at 2:47 pm (5.0 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 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu2:333.37:190.16:292.75:116:48Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:284.53:453.48:150.27:442.95:106:49First Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:284.24:413.69:170.39:262.85:096:50First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:474.05:243.910:150.310:482.45:086:50First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:104.06:004.311:080.311:521.85:076:51First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:254.06:354.711:550.35:066:52Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed6:324.27:095.212:461.112:400.45:056:53Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:334.37:455.71:360.31:230.65:046:54Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:294.38:236.02:24-0.32:050.85:036:54Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:244.39:026.33:12-0.92:481.15:026:55Full Moon10Sat
11Sun10:214.39:456.34:01-1.23:331.45:026:56Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:194.210:306.24:52-1.44:211.75:016:57Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:194.15:44-1.35:142.05:006:58Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:234.06:38-1.16:142.34:596:58Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:125.42:324.07:34-0.87:252.54:586:59Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri1:124.83:404.18:35-0.48:552.54:587:00Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:244.34:394.39:360.010:262.34:577:01Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:453.95:294.510:340.311:401.84:567:02Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:023.76:114.711:250.64:557:02Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:133.66:464.912:391.412:100.94:557:03Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:133.67:165.01:250.912:491.24:547:04Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu8:033.67:435.22:040.61:231.44:547:05Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:463.68:095.32:380.21:531.74:537:05Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:283.68:365.43:110.02:231.94:527:06New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:093.69:035.43:45-0.22:532.14:527:07New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:513.69:335.44:19-0.33:252.24:517:07New Moon26Mon
27Tue11:363.610:055.34:55-0.44:012.44:517:08New Moon27Tue
28Wed12:213.65:32-0.44:402.64:517:09Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:103.66:12-0.45:262.74:507:09Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri2:043.66:53-0.36:212.84:507:10Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat12:054.72:583.87:39-0.17:332.84:497:11Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 6:31 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 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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