Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : in 43m at 7:08 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 2:37 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Jul 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:103.55:436.112:100.711:09 AM1.94:447:00Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:053.86:276.612:560.012:001.94:447:00Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun7:524.17:117.01:39-0.612:511.84:447:00Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon8:364.47:567.22:21-1.11:401.74:457:00New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:204.68:417.33:03-1.42:291.64:457:00New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:044.89:287.13:45-1.53:181.54:467:00New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:514.910:176.74:28-1.34:121.54:466:59Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri11:405.011:096.05:13-1.05:101.64:476:59Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:315.15:58-0.46:161.74:476:59Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:085.31:265.26:440.27:331.84:486:59First Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:154.52:265.47:360.89:051.64:486:59First Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:403.83:295.58:351.410:341.24:496:58First Quarter12Tue
13Wed4:173.54:295.79:401.811:450.74:506:58First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:443.65:225.910:442.14:506:58Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:513.76:086.112:400.311:40 AM2.24:516:57Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:393.96:496.21:24-0.112:282.24:516:57Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:154.17:266.32:00-0.31:102.24:526:56Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:464.28:006.32:32-0.41:472.14:536:56Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:164.38:326.23:02-0.42:212.04:536:55Full Moon19Tue
20Wed9:454.49:036.13:30-0.32:552.04:546:55Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:154.59:335.93:59-0.23:292.04:546:54Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:474.510:055.54:270.04:062.04:556:54Waning Gibbous22Fri
23Sat11:204.610:385.14:560.34:462.14:566:53Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:554.611:154.65:240.65:332.24:566:53Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:344.65:541.06:312.34:576:52Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:024.11:194.76:261.47:492.34:586:51Third Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:133.52:164.97:061.89:272.04:586:51Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:033.23:205.28:072.210:481.44:596:50Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:473.24:225.69:302.411:470.75:006:49Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:003.55:176.110:432.45:006:49Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun6:523.96:086.612:360.011:45 AM2.25:016:48Waning Crescent31Sun
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 10:52 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 (47% 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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