Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 15, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 5:50 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 37m at 11:52 am (5.5 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 - Oct 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:025.87:586.41:49-0.41:570.85:425:34New Moon1Tue
2Wed8:316.18:406.02:20-0.12:380.45:435:32New Moon2Wed
3Thu8:596.39:215.62:490.33:180.25:445:31New Moon3Thu
4Fri9:276.310:035.03:150.93:580.25:445:30Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat9:546.110:494.43:401.54:400.45:455:28Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun10:215.911:443.84:022.05:260.65:465:27Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon10:485.54:182.66:210.95:465:26Waxing Crescent7Mon
8Tue1:003.411:18 AM5.14:203.07:361.25:475:25First Quarter8Tue
9Wed12:084.79:201.35:485:23First Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:094.410:401.15:485:22First Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:324.13:594.510:393.611:280.85:495:21First Quarter11Fri
12Sat6:334.35:034.911:293.15:505:20Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:434.65:495.212:030.612:032.55:515:18Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon6:585.06:285.412:330.412:362.05:515:17Waxing Gibbous14Mon
15Tue7:175.37:065.512:590.41:091.45:525:16Waxing Gibbous15Tue
16Wed7:385.77:435.61:250.41:430.95:535:15Full Moon16Wed
17Thu8:016.18:215.41:500.62:190.45:545:14Full Moon17Thu
18Fri8:266.49:015.12:160.82:570.05:545:12Full Moon18Fri
19Sat8:536.69:464.72:421.23:38-0.25:555:11Full Moon19Sat
20Sun9:246.710:394.33:081.64:25-0.35:565:10Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon9:586.611:463.83:352.15:19-0.15:575:09Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue10:416.34:042.66:250.15:585:08Waning Gibbous22Tue
23Wed1:173.511:38 AM5.94:393.17:470.25:585:07Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:393.61:025.56:073.59:170.25:595:06Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:574.12:465.38:563.510:280.16:005:05Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:324.64:155.310:362.911:210.06:015:04Third Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:025.15:215.511:382.16:025:03Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:315.66:175.612:030.012:271.46:025:02Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:006.07:055.512:390.11:110.76:035:01Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed7:276.37:495.31:110.41:510.26:045:00New Moon30Wed
31Thu7:556.58:315.01:400.82:29-0.16:054:59New Moon31Thu
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 2:51 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 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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