Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 3:29 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 27m at 10:10 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:36 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:10 am
Moon phase : New Moon (0% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Jun 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:564.04:084.49:040.810:102.34:416:51First Quarter1Thu
2Fri3:283.84:425.09:511.011:141.54:416:51First Quarter2Fri
3Sat4:493.75:165.610:351.24:406:52Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:003.75:526.212:080.611:18 AM1.44:406:52Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:033.86:326.712:58-0.312:021.74:406:53Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue8:013.97:157.11:46-1.012:481.84:406:53Full Moon6Tue
7Wed8:544.08:007.42:34-1.61:352.04:406:54Full Moon7Wed
8Thu9:464.08:477.43:22-1.82:242.04:406:54Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:404.09:367.24:11-1.83:152.14:406:55Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:354.110:286.75:02-1.64:112.34:406:55Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:304.15:52-1.25:142.44:396:56Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:274.36:43-0.76:272.54:396:56Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:245.32:244.57:34-0.27:542.44:406:57Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed1:334.53:194.88:250.49:312.14:406:57Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:553.94:085.19:171.010:551.64:406:57Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:233.54:505.410:051.511:581.04:406:58Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:453.45:285.610:481.94:406:58Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun6:553.46:035.812:480.511:29 AM2.24:406:58Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon7:493.56:376.01:290.112:082.44:406:59Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue8:313.67:106.12:04-0.212:462.54:406:59Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed9:063.67:446.22:36-0.41:232.64:416:59New Moon21Wed
22Thu9:393.78:176.23:09-0.51:592.64:416:59New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:133.78:506.23:41-0.62:342.54:416:59New Moon23Fri
24Sat10:483.79:236.14:15-0.53:102.64:417:00New Moon24Sat
25Sun11:253.89:575.94:48-0.43:472.64:427:00Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:033.85:22-0.34:312.74:427:00Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:424.05:560.05:252.74:427:00Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed1:224.26:300.36:332.74:437:00Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:054.62:054.57:050.77:592.54:437:00First Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:143.92:524.97:441.19:352.04:437:00First Quarter30Fri
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 12:49 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 0% 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 New Moon (0% 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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