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 3h 28m 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 - Oct 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:306.68:566.02:190.12:51-0.25:425:34New Moon1Sat
2Sun9:066.79:435.52:550.53:36-0.35:435:32New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:436.610:325.03:301.04:23-0.15:435:31Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue10:216.311:274.54:061.55:130.25:445:30Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed11:035.94:432.16:080.65:455:28Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:314.011:52 AM5.45:252.67:140.95:465:27Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri1:573.712:544.96:253.18:371.25:465:26First Quarter7Fri
8Sat3:543.82:214.68:093.310:011.25:475:25First Quarter8Sat
9Sun5:084.13:514.610:123.111:001.15:485:23First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:454.44:584.711:172.711:421.05:485:22First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:124.75:474.911:582.25:495:21Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:365.06:275.112:150.912:331.75:505:20Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu6:595.37:045.212:440.91:051.35:515:18Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri7:235.67:385.21:110.91:370.95:515:17Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:475.98:135.21:371.02:090.55:525:16Full Moon15Sat
16Sun8:136.18:485.02:041.12:430.35:535:15Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:396.29:254.82:301.33:180.15:545:14Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:076.310:074.52:571.63:570.15:545:12Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:396.210:574.23:251.94:400.25:555:11Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:156.111:583.93:562.25:310.35:565:10Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:005.84:352.66:320.55:575:09Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:153.712:025.45:342.97:450.75:585:08Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:483.91:265.17:183.29:040.65:585:07Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon4:054.33:035.09:162.910:110.55:595:06Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:564.84:245.110:392.311:050.46:005:05Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:365.45:295.311:391.511:510.46:015:04Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu6:145.96:255.412:300.86:025:03Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:506.47:165.512:320.41:160.16:025:02Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:266.88:045.41:110.62:00-0.46:035:01New Moon29Sat
30Sun8:017.08:505.21:480.92:43-0.66:045:00New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:366.99:354.92:231.23:25-0.76:054:59New Moon31Mon
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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