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 57m 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 - Mar 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:336.38:334.91:271.12:20-1.16:175:45Full Moon1Thu
2Fri8:156.59:065.22:100.72:55-1.26:165:46Full Moon2Fri
3Sat8:586.49:425.52:540.33:30-1.06:145:46Full Moon3Sat
4Sun9:436.010:205.63:390.14:06-0.76:135:47Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon10:315.511:025.64:290.04:43-0.16:125:48Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue11:264.711:495.55:240.15:230.56:115:49Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed12:304.06:270.36:081.26:095:50Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu12:445.31:543.47:460.57:061.86:085:50Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri1:535.03:493.29:230.58:362.36:075:51Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat3:174.95:303.510:520.210:222.36:065:52Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:375.06:293.911:56-0.111:372.06:045:53Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon5:415.27:084.212:44-0.46:035:53Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:315.47:394.512:311.61:22-0.56:025:54Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:135.58:064.71:131.31:54-0.56:015:55Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu7:495.68:314.91:481.02:22-0.45:595:56New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:225.58:555.02:200.82:47-0.25:585:56New Moon16Fri
17Sat8:545.39:205.12:510.63:120.05:575:57New Moon17Sat
18Sun9:255.09:455.13:220.53:350.35:555:58New Moon18Sun
19Mon9:574.710:105.03:540.53:590.65:545:58Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue10:314.310:364.94:290.64:211.05:535:59Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed11:093.811:044.85:070.74:431.45:516:00Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu11:573.311:374.65:530.95:041.85:506:01Waxing Crescent22Thu
23Fri1:092.96:531.15:272.25:496:01First Quarter23Fri
24Sat12:254.43:162.88:201.26:122.65:476:02First Quarter24Sat
25Sun1:454.25:123.19:570.99:072.85:466:03First Quarter25Sun
26Mon3:264.35:533.511:030.510:422.55:456:03First Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:414.76:244.011:510.111:411.95:446:04Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed5:395.26:544.512:32-0.35:426:05Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu6:305.67:255.012:291.31:09-0.65:416:06Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri7:175.97:585.51:150.61:46-0.75:406:06Waxing Gibbous30Fri
31Sat8:036.08:335.91:590.02:22-0.75:386:07Full Moon31Sat
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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