Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 14, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 5:01 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 09m at 11:18 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:11 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (6% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Sep 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:575.211:144.04:361.55:251.65:226:14Waning Gibbous1Tue
2Wed11:225.14:491.96:181.75:236:13Waning Gibbous2Wed
3Thu12:073.411:53 AM5.14:542.47:381.85:246:12Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri1:562.912:424.94:412.89:391.65:246:10Third Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:184.911:061.15:256:09Third Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:005.211:580.55:266:08Third Quarter6Sun
7Mon7:083.95:085.811:003.35:266:06Waning Crescent7Mon
8Tue7:184.26:026.312:38-0.111:56 AM2.75:276:05Waning Crescent8Tue
9Wed7:384.66:496.81:14-0.512:432.15:286:04Waning Crescent9Wed
10Thu8:045.17:357.01:48-0.81:291.55:286:02New Moon10Thu
11Fri8:325.58:197.02:20-0.82:130.95:296:01New Moon11Fri
12Sat9:036.09:046.62:53-0.62:590.55:296:00New Moon12Sat
13Sun9:366.39:526.03:25-0.23:480.25:305:58Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon10:116.510:445.23:570.44:400.15:315:57Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue10:506.411:454.34:281.15:390.35:315:56Waxing Crescent15Tue
16Wed11:336.25:001.96:490.55:325:54Waxing Crescent16Wed
17Thu1:053.612:275.85:342.68:200.75:335:53First Quarter17Thu
18Fri3:283.31:435.46:223.210:040.65:335:52First Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:573.83:235.38:553.611:200.35:345:50First Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:354.24:485.410:583.35:355:49Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon7:004.55:485.712:120.111:58 AM2.85:355:48Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue7:224.76:335.812:520.012:392.35:365:46Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed7:425.07:105.91:230.01:121.95:375:45Waxing Gibbous23Wed
24Thu8:015.27:435.91:490.11:431.55:375:44Full Moon24Thu
25Fri8:195.48:145.72:110.32:121.25:385:42Full Moon25Fri
26Sat8:395.58:445.52:310.62:421.05:385:41Full Moon26Sat
27Sun8:585.79:155.12:510.93:130.85:395:40Full Moon27Sun
28Mon9:185.89:484.73:091.23:450.75:405:38Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:385.810:244.23:261.64:210.85:405:37Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed9:585.711:093.73:392.05:020.95:415:36Waning Gibbous30Wed
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 2:09 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 6% 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 (6% 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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