Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 39m at 9:01 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:57 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Oct 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:485.06:295.412:270.512:341.95:425:34Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:135.27:065.512:590.51:081.55:435:33Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:375.47:405.51:270.61:391.25:435:31Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:005.68:125.41:520.72:090.95:445:30Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:235.78:435.32:160.92:390.75:455:29Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:475.89:155.02:401.13:100.65:455:27Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:125.89:504.73:041.43:440.65:465:26Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:375.810:284.43:271.74:200.75:475:25Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:035.711:154.03:512.05:010.85:485:24Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue10:345.54:142.35:511.05:485:22Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:173.711:15 AM5.24:432.76:561.25:495:21Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:453.512:175.05:303.18:181.25:505:20Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:343.71:514.87:343.39:391.05:505:19Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:414.13:284.99:403.110:400.75:515:18Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:224.64:425.210:522.411:280.45:525:16Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:575.25:415.611:471.75:535:15Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:315.76:345.812:110.212:360.95:535:14Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:076.37:246.012:510.11:220.25:545:13Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:436.78:125.91:290.22:08-0.35:555:12New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:207.09:015.72:080.42:54-0.75:565:10New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:587.19:515.32:460.83:41-0.85:575:09New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:386.910:454.93:241.24:30-0.65:575:08Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:216.611:464.44:051.75:24-0.35:585:07Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:086.14:512.36:230.15:595:06Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:584.112:055.55:482.87:320.56:005:05First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:284.01:184.97:103.18:500.86:015:04First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:014.22:484.69:093.110:030.96:015:03First Quarter27Fri
28Sat5:004.54:124.510:442.710:580.96:025:02First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:384.95:154.611:392.211:400.96:035:01Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon6:085.26:044.712:191.76:045:00Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:345.46:454.812:131.012:531.36:054:59Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 11:59 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 37% 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 (37% 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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