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 2h 36m at 7:59 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Aug 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:013.44:475.710:022.05:117:06First Quarter1Fri
2Sat6:273.55:446.012:100.311:09 AM2.25:127:05Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:333.76:396.21:07-0.212:142.25:137:04Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon8:234.07:306.31:57-0.61:132.15:147:03Waxing Gibbous4Mon
5Tue9:064.28:176.42:41-0.82:062.05:147:02Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:474.49:016.23:23-0.82:551.95:157:01Full Moon6Wed
7Thu10:254.59:456.04:03-0.73:421.85:167:00Full Moon7Thu
8Fri11:034.610:285.64:41-0.54:291.85:176:59Full Moon8Fri
9Sat11:404.611:115.15:17-0.15:171.85:186:58Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:174.75:520.36:061.85:186:57Waning Gibbous10Sun
11Mon12:554.66:250.87:001.95:196:56Waning Gibbous11Mon
12Tue12:464.11:364.66:591.38:041.95:206:55Waning Gibbous12Tue
13Wed1:473.62:234.67:361.89:241.85:216:54Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu3:133.33:164.68:222.210:431.65:216:53Third Quarter14Thu
15Fri4:523.14:124.79:252.511:491.25:226:52Third Quarter15Fri
16Sat6:203.35:054.910:332.75:236:51Third Quarter16Sat
17Sun7:183.55:555.112:400.911:35 AM2.75:246:49Waning Crescent17Sun
18Mon7:563.76:405.41:220.512:272.65:246:48Waning Crescent18Mon
19Tue8:273.97:225.61:570.21:132.45:256:47Waning Crescent19Tue
20Wed8:564.18:015.82:300.01:552.25:266:46Waning Crescent20Wed
21Thu9:264.38:405.93:03-0.22:361.95:276:45New Moon21Thu
22Fri9:574.59:215.93:36-0.23:191.75:276:43New Moon22Fri
23Sat10:304.710:055.74:10-0.24:051.55:286:42New Moon23Sat
24Sun11:055.010:535.34:450.04:551.35:296:41Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon11:435.111:464.95:220.45:501.25:306:39Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:255.36:000.86:511.15:306:38Waxing Crescent26Tue
27Wed12:474.41:135.46:421.38:021.05:316:37Waxing Crescent27Wed
28Thu2:033.92:105.47:311.89:240.85:326:35First Quarter28Thu
29Fri3:383.63:175.48:372.310:430.55:336:34First Quarter29Fri
30Sat5:123.64:265.59:592.511:510.25:336:33First Quarter30Sat
31Sun6:283.95:325.711:172.55:346:31Waxing Gibbous31Sun
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 11:23 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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