Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 38m at 12:01 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 5:57 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Jul 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:463.910:276.15:17-0.54:152.55:448:00Full Moon1Wed
2Thu12:213.95:49-0.44:532.55:458:00Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:564.06:21-0.25:372.65:458:00Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:334.26:530.16:312.65:458:00Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:175.02:114.47:240.47:382.65:468:00Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:084.42:544.77:570.99:042.35:468:00Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:203.73:425.18:351.410:411.85:477:59Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:073.24:355.59:241.85:477:59Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:573.15:296.012:011.010:29 AM2.25:487:59Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:253.36:236.51:050.211:38 AM2.45:497:59Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:283.67:177.01:59-0.612:432.55:497:59Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun9:163.98:097.42:48-1.21:442.35:507:58Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:594.28:597.63:34-1.62:402.15:507:58New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:404.49:477.54:17-1.73:321.95:517:57New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:214.610:347.24:59-1.64:241.85:517:57New Moon15Wed
16Thu12:034.85:39-1.35:161.75:527:57Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:454.96:18-0.86:121.85:537:56Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat12:105.81:285.06:55-0.17:131.95:537:56Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun1:015.02:135.17:310.68:241.95:547:55First Quarter19Sun
20Mon2:014.13:025.18:061.39:541.85:547:55First Quarter20Mon
21Tue3:233.33:575.28:442.011:341.55:557:54First Quarter21Tue
22Wed5:253.04:555.29:352.65:567:54First Quarter22Wed
23Thu7:363.25:505.412:491.010:50 AM2.95:567:53Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:383.46:405.61:410.612:023.05:577:52Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:073.77:245.82:210.212:583.05:587:52Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:293.88:036.12:54-0.11:442.85:587:51Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon9:504.08:386.33:24-0.32:232.65:597:50Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:134.19:116.43:52-0.42:592.46:007:50Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:384.39:436.44:20-0.53:342.26:007:49Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:044.410:146.34:47-0.54:092.16:017:48Full Moon30Thu
31Fri11:324.610:476.05:13-0.34:462.06:027:47Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410170)

Common Questions About San Diego, CA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in San Diego, CA?

The lowest tide this week in San Diego, CA is -1.7 ft on Tuesday, Jul 14 at 4:17 am.

When is the highest tide this week in San Diego, CA?

The highest tide this week in San Diego, CA is 7.6 ft on Monday, Jul 13 at 8:59 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in San Diego, CA today?

Slack tide in San Diego, CA is approximately 2:59 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 San Diego, CA?

San Diego, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 39% 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA?

Tide predictions for San Diego, 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 San Diego, CA?

Tide data for San Diego, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410170. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410170.

What time is high tide in San Diego, CA today?

High tides in San Diego, CA today: 5:57 am (3.1 ft), 5:29 pm (6.0 ft). The 5:29 pm high of 6.0 ft is notably higher than the other — known as diurnal inequality, common on coasts influenced by lunar declination.

What time is low tide in San Diego, CA today?

Low tides in San Diego, CA today: 12:01 am (1.0 ft), 10:29 am (2.2 ft).

What is the tidal range in San Diego, CA today?

Today's tidal range in San Diego, CA is 5.0 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 5.9 ft, so today's swing is below-average.

What is the moon phase in San Diego, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over San Diego, CA is Third Quarter (39% illuminated). This places San Diego, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

What type of tides does San Diego, CA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

San Diego, CA has semi-diurnal tides — two high tides and two low tides roughly every 24 hours and 50 minutes, with similar heights.

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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