Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 6:42 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 11m at 12:27 pm (5.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:13 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Nov 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:224.89:080.86:054:58First Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:023.92:224.78:453.710:130.56:064:57First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:194.43:574.910:243.111:020.36:074:57First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:444.95:045.211:222.311:430.26:084:56Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat6:115.56:015.412:101.46:094:55Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:426.16:545.512:210.212:560.66:104:54Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:146.67:455.512:580.31:42-0.26:114:53Full Moon7Mon
8Tue7:497.18:355.31:340.52:28-0.86:114:53Full Moon8Tue
9Wed8:247.39:265.02:110.93:14-1.16:124:52Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:027.310:224.62:481.44:03-1.16:134:51Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:427.111:254.23:261.94:56-0.96:144:50Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat10:276.64:072.45:54-0.56:154:50Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:383.911:18 AM6.04:582.96:58-0.16:164:49Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon2:103.912:235.36:123.38:120.36:174:48Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue3:494.11:454.88:063.49:280.56:184:48Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed4:484.53:194.510:063.110:280.66:194:47Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu5:264.84:354.511:152.511:140.76:204:47Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:565.15:344.512:021.96:214:46Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:205.46:224.512:391.46:214:46Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:435.77:034.512:191.11:130.96:224:45Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:055.97:414.412:451.31:440.56:234:45Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:286.18:184.31:101.52:150.16:244:44New Moon22Tue
23Wed7:516.28:554.21:351.72:47-0.16:254:44New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:166.39:344.11:592.03:20-0.26:264:44New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:416.310:163.92:242.23:56-0.36:274:43New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:086.211:053.72:492.44:36-0.26:284:43Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun9:386.03:152.75:20-0.16:294:43Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:043.610:13 AM5.83:442.96:110.16:294:43Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:143.511:00 AM5.44:283.27:090.36:304:43Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:323.712:085.06:003.48:140.46:314:42First Quarter30Wed
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 3:34 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 maximum.

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 Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated). This places San Diego, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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