32.7142’ N, 117.1736’ W

San Diego, CA

73°
H -°
L 65°
WNW
8mph
Low tide
11:39 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 05m at 11:39 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:37 pm (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 6:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:34 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Oct 1855

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:483.512:235.45:283.18:350.95:495:41Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue1:444.910:160.85:505:39Third Quarter2Tue
3Wed6:124.03:304.89:553.711:210.65:505:38Third Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:344.34:495.011:203.25:515:37Third Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:534.65:435.212:060.512:032.75:525:36Waning Crescent5Fri
6Sat7:094.86:245.412:390.412:362.25:535:34Waning Crescent6Sat
7Sun7:265.06:595.61:050.41:051.85:535:33Waning Crescent7Sun
8Mon7:435.37:325.61:280.41:351.45:545:32Waning Crescent8Mon
9Tue8:025.58:045.51:500.62:051.05:555:30New Moon9Tue
10Wed8:215.88:365.32:110.82:370.75:555:29New Moon10Wed
11Thu8:426.09:105.02:311.03:090.55:565:28New Moon11Thu
12Fri9:036.19:484.62:511.43:440.45:575:27New Moon12Fri
13Sat9:256.110:314.13:101.84:240.45:585:25Waxing Crescent13Sat
14Sun9:506.111:283.73:272.25:100.55:585:24Waxing Crescent14Sun
15Mon10:205.93:432.56:100.65:595:23Waxing Crescent15Mon
16Tue12:513.311:02 AM5.63:552.97:300.86:005:22Waxing Crescent16Tue
17Wed12:135.39:060.66:015:21First Quarter17Wed
18Thu2:095.110:200.36:015:20First Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:384.23:515.310:063.411:130.06:025:18First Quarter19Fri
20Sat5:584.75:025.611:142.611:56-0.26:035:17Waxing Gibbous20Sat
21Sun6:255.36:005.912:071.76:045:16Waxing Gibbous21Sun
22Mon6:535.96:526.012:34-0.212:540.96:055:15Waxing Gibbous22Mon
23Tue7:236.47:415.81:090.01:390.26:055:14Full Moon23Tue
24Wed7:556.88:285.51:420.32:24-0.46:065:13Full Moon24Wed
25Thu8:277.09:165.12:150.73:08-0.66:075:12Full Moon25Thu
26Fri8:597.010:074.62:461.33:53-0.76:085:11Full Moon26Fri
27Sat9:336.811:034.13:161.84:41-0.56:095:10Waning Gibbous27Sat
28Sun10:076.43:462.45:33-0.16:095:09Waning Gibbous28Sun
29Mon12:133.710:46 AM5.94:152.96:340.36:105:08Waning Gibbous29Mon
30Tue1:533.511:34 AM5.34:433.47:490.76:115:07Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed12:484.89:160.86:125:06Third Quarter31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410170)

Common Questions About San Diego, CA Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in San Diego, CA?

San Diego, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 is the moon phase in San Diego, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over San Diego, CA is First Quarter (49% illuminated). This places San Diego, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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