Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:17 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 8h 28m at 5:18 pm (5.0 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 - Apr 1919

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:205.210:216.54:13-0.94:100.26:377:08New Moon1Tue
2Wed11:094.811:016.55:00-1.04:460.76:367:08Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:054.25:52-0.95:251.26:347:09Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:103.76:50-0.66:101.76:337:10Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat12:385.82:313.47:58-0.37:102.26:327:10First Quarter5Sat
6Sun1:425.34:163.49:200.08:442.66:317:11First Quarter6Sun
7Mon3:054.95:463.710:470.110:432.56:297:12First Quarter7Mon
8Tue4:384.76:394.111:560.16:287:13First Quarter8Tue
9Wed5:554.77:174.512:082.012:470.06:277:13Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu6:544.87:484.91:061.41:280.16:257:14Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri7:434.88:165.21:500.92:010.26:247:15Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat8:244.88:415.42:280.52:290.46:237:15Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:004.79:055.63:010.22:540.66:227:16Full Moon13Sun
14Mon9:354.59:295.63:330.03:180.96:217:17Full Moon14Mon
15Tue10:084.39:535.74:04-0.23:411.16:197:17Full Moon15Tue
16Wed10:434.110:175.64:37-0.24:041.46:187:18Full Moon16Wed
17Thu11:213.810:425.55:11-0.24:271.76:177:19Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri12:043.55:490.04:501.96:167:20Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat12:553.26:320.25:132.26:157:20Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun2:023.07:230.55:412.56:137:21Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:224.73:333.08:270.76:372.86:127:22Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:254.45:023.39:410.79:033.06:117:22Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed3:044.25:483.710:500.610:592.66:107:23Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu4:414.26:214.211:420.56:097:24Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri5:534.46:534.812:061.912:260.46:087:25Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat6:524.67:255.412:591.11:060.36:077:25Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun7:464.88:006.01:460.31:440.36:067:26Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon8:374.98:366.52:33-0.52:230.56:057:27New Moon28Mon
29Tue9:274.89:156.93:19-1.13:010.76:047:28New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:174.79:557.04:05-1.43:410.96:037:28New Moon30Wed
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 9:17 pm — 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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