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 : 6:03 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 39m at 11:47 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:33 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:12 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - May 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:104.77:325.41:200.81:150.45:016:30Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:484.67:545.61:530.41:390.75:006:30Full Moon2Wed
3Thu8:244.48:155.72:240.12:011.04:596:31Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:594.28:375.82:56-0.22:231.34:586:32Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:364.08:595.83:28-0.32:441.64:576:33Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:153.79:225.74:02-0.33:051.94:566:33Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:013.49:465.64:39-0.23:242.24:556:34Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:573.210:145.35:220.03:412.54:546:35Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:113.06:130.23:582.84:546:35Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu11:474.77:150.44:536:36Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:373.48:270.47:103.34:526:37Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat1:194.44:583.89:350.39:393.04:516:38Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:064.35:224.310:280.210:532.44:516:38Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:274.45:484.911:120.211:471.54:506:39Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:314.66:185.511:510.24:496:40Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:294.76:506.112:360.612:290.34:486:40Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:244.87:246.61:23-0.21:070.64:486:41Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:164.78:017.02:10-0.91:450.94:476:42New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:094.58:407.22:57-1.42:231.24:476:43New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:054.29:217.13:46-1.63:041.64:466:43New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:054.010:066.74:37-1.53:472.04:456:44Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:123.85:32-1.34:382.44:456:45Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:273.76:32-0.95:442.84:446:45Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu2:503.87:36-0.47:143.04:446:46First Quarter24Thu
25Fri1:085.04:014.18:45-0.19:052.84:436:47First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:324.54:514.59:490.210:372.44:436:47First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:564.25:284.810:400.511:391.84:436:48First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:064.15:585.211:210.84:426:49Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue6:044.06:255.412:261.211:55 AM1.04:426:49Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed6:533.96:505.71:050.712:241.34:416:50Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu7:373.97:155.91:400.312:521.64:416:50Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 2:55 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 12% 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 (12% 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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