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 6h 23m 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 - Feb 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:276.79:394.72:191.33:23-1.36:435:20Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:086.610:164.83:021.13:59-1.26:435:21Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:516.310:565.03:471.04:36-1.06:425:22Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun10:375.811:405.14:371.05:15-0.56:415:23Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon11:295.15:341.15:560.16:415:24Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:295.112:324.26:421.26:410.76:405:25Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed1:265.11:543.58:081.27:371.36:395:26Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:345.13:423.29:490.98:551.86:385:27Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:485.35:253.311:130.410:202.06:375:28Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:555.66:363.612:16-0.26:375:29Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun5:525.87:244.01:05-0.66:365:30Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon6:416.08:014.212:281.81:45-0.96:355:30Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue7:236.28:334.41:151.52:20-1.06:345:31Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed8:016.29:034.61:551.32:51-0.96:335:32New Moon14Wed
15Thu8:366.19:324.72:311.23:20-0.86:325:33New Moon15Thu
16Fri9:095.810:004.73:051.13:48-0.56:315:34New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:415.510:294.73:381.14:15-0.26:305:35Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun10:135.110:594.64:131.14:410.26:295:36Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon10:464.511:304.54:511.25:060.66:285:37Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue11:234.05:331.45:311.16:275:37Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed12:044.412:093.46:261.65:561.66:265:38Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu12:454.31:242.87:401.76:252.06:255:39First Quarter22Thu
23Fri1:444.23:442.69:291.67:262.46:245:40First Quarter23Fri
24Sat3:054.35:422.910:581.19:402.66:225:41First Quarter24Sat
25Sun4:194.66:303.311:530.611:002.46:215:42First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:175.17:013.712:340.06:205:42Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:065.57:304.11:11-0.56:195:43Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed6:506.08:014.512:431.61:46-0.96:185:44Waxing Gibbous28Wed
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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