32.7142’ N, 117.1736’ W

San Diego, CA

72°
H 76°
L 65°
NW
3mph
High tide
2:35 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, September 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 11:39 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 56m at 2:35 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 - Jul 1856

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue9:133.98:036.92:46-1.21:452.44:517:07New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:564.08:456.83:27-1.22:292.44:517:07New Moon2Wed
3Thu10:374.09:256.54:06-1.03:122.44:527:07New Moon3Thu
4Fri11:184.010:046.24:44-0.83:542.54:527:07Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:584.110:435.75:21-0.44:392.54:537:07Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun12:384.15:560.05:292.64:537:06Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:194.26:300.46:292.74:547:06Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue12:084.52:024.37:030.97:442.74:547:06First Quarter8Tue
9Wed1:033.92:484.57:371.49:182.44:557:06First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:253.33:334.88:161.810:451.94:557:06First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:113.04:175.19:032.211:471.34:567:05First Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:483.14:595.49:592.54:567:05Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun7:003.35:405.812:350.710:55 AM2.74:577:05Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:473.56:226.11:160.111:48 AM2.74:577:04Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue8:243.77:046.51:54-0.412:382.74:587:04Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed8:583.97:456.82:31-0.81:242.54:597:03Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:334.18:267.03:08-1.12:092.44:597:03Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:094.29:087.03:46-1.22:542.25:007:02Full Moon18Fri
19Sat10:474.49:526.84:24-1.23:412.15:017:02Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:274.610:396.35:02-0.94:352.05:017:01Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:094.95:40-0.55:362.05:027:01Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:545.16:190.16:471.95:027:00Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed12:334.71:445.46:590.78:151.75:037:00Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:523.82:405.67:441.49:541.35:046:59Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:403.33:415.98:412.111:190.65:046:58Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:343.34:416.19:532.55:056:58Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:003.65:386.412:240.011:05 AM2.75:066:57Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon7:533.96:306.61:16-0.512:082.75:066:56Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue8:314.17:166.71:59-0.81:022.55:076:56Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed9:034.27:586.82:37-0.91:472.45:086:55New Moon30Wed
31Thu9:334.38:366.73:11-0.82:272.25:086:54New Moon31Thu
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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