Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 46m at 1:17 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:34 am (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:27 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - May 1918

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:413.27:490.16:202.76:017:29Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:555.04:013.48:540.28:092.96:007:30Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:164.65:023.910:020.310:122.65:597:31Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:544.45:464.411:020.311:361.95:587:31Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:194.46:245.011:520.35:587:32Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon6:294.57:025.712:391.112:370.45:577:33Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue7:304.67:396.31:320.21:190.55:567:34Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed8:264.68:186.72:22-0.62:010.75:557:34Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu9:184.68:577.03:09-1.12:421.05:547:35New Moon9Thu
10Fri10:094.49:377.03:55-1.53:221.25:537:36New Moon10Fri
11Sat11:004.310:186.84:42-1.54:041.55:527:36New Moon11Sat
12Sun11:544.011:026.45:29-1.34:471.95:527:37Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:523.96:19-1.05:342.25:517:38Waxing Crescent13Mon
14Tue1:543.77:10-0.56:312.55:507:39Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:405.33:043.78:05-0.17:432.75:497:39Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:404.74:153.99:050.49:192.85:497:40First Quarter16Thu
17Fri2:544.15:124.210:060.711:012.45:487:41First Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:183.85:534.511:001.05:477:41First Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:353.76:264.812:101.911:44 AM1.25:477:42First Quarter19Sun
20Mon6:383.66:555.112:591.412:211.45:467:43Waxing Gibbous20Mon
21Tue7:303.77:225.41:390.912:541.55:467:44Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed8:163.77:505.72:150.41:261.75:457:44Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:563.88:195.92:49-0.11:581.85:457:45Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:353.88:496.13:23-0.42:301.95:447:46Full Moon24Fri
25Sat10:133.89:196.23:58-0.63:022.05:447:46Full Moon25Sat
26Sun10:543.89:526.34:34-0.73:352.15:437:47Full Moon26Sun
27Mon11:373.710:276.25:13-0.84:102.25:437:48Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:253.75:54-0.74:502.45:427:48Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed1:163.76:38-0.65:412.55:427:49Waning Gibbous29Wed
30Thu2:103.97:24-0.36:492.65:427:49Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:495.23:074.18:140.08:162.65:417:50Third Quarter31Fri
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 4:55 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 66% 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 First Quarter (66% 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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