Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 12:04 pm (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 41m at 8:34 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:25 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Apr 1917

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:054.46:444.012:100.35:366:08Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:554.67:024.312:072.012:390.35:356:09Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:364.87:204.712:421.51:040.35:346:09Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:124.87:405.01:151.01:270.35:326:10Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:464.88:015.31:470.51:500.45:316:11Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:204.78:245.62:200.22:130.65:306:11Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:554.58:475.72:53-0.12:360.95:296:12Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:334.39:135.83:28-0.33:001.15:276:13Full Moon8Sun
9Mon10:143.99:415.94:07-0.43:231.55:266:14Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue11:033.510:145.84:50-0.33:471.85:256:14Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:053.25:42-0.24:142.15:246:15Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:282.96:460.04:532.55:226:16Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:183.18:050.16:232.95:216:16Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat1:204.94:353.59:270.18:582.85:206:17Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:024.75:174.010:31-0.110:352.25:196:18Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:264.95:524.611:22-0.211:401.45:186:19Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue5:335.06:265.312:05-0.25:166:19Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:315.17:005.812:330.612:43-0.15:156:20Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:235.17:336.31:22-0.11:200.15:146:21Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri8:114.98:076.52:07-0.71:550.55:136:21New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:584.78:416.62:50-1.02:290.85:126:22New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:454.39:166.53:33-1.13:021.35:116:23New Moon22Sun
23Mon10:354.09:526.14:17-1.03:351.75:096:24Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:293.610:295.75:03-0.74:082.15:086:24Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:333.35:54-0.24:452.55:076:25Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:533.26:500.25:362.85:066:26Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:044.73:433.37:580.57:083.15:056:26First Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:164.24:463.69:120.79:192.95:046:27First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:493.95:183.910:140.810:452.55:036:28First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:113.95:434.310:580.811:371.95:026:29First Quarter30Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410170)

Common Questions About San Diego, CA Tides

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

Slack tide in San Diego, CA is approximately 10:19 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 74% 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 is the moon phase in San Diego, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over San Diego, CA is Waxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). This places San Diego, 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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