Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 11:37 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 31m at 7:50 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:40 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:07 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (21% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - May 1941

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:593.26:150.45:022.65:016:30Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri2:213.37:140.56:142.95:006:30First Quarter2Fri
3Sat12:304.43:443.58:250.68:202.94:596:31First Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:024.24:363.99:340.610:022.54:586:32First Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:364.25:154.510:310.411:081.84:576:32First Quarter5Mon
6Tue4:504.45:515.111:190.34:566:33Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed5:514.76:265.712:011.012:020.34:556:34Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu6:474.97:036.212:500.212:440.34:556:35Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:395.07:416.71:37-0.51:250.44:546:35Full Moon9Fri
10Sat8:305.08:216.92:23-1.12:060.64:536:36Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:204.89:027.03:10-1.42:470.94:526:37Full Moon11Sun
12Mon10:134.69:456.83:58-1.53:311.24:516:38Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue11:104.410:326.44:49-1.34:181.64:516:38Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed12:124.15:42-1.05:122.14:506:39Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu1:214.06:40-0.66:192.44:496:40Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:255.22:374.07:43-0.17:462.64:496:40Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:374.63:514.38:510.39:322.44:486:41Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:024.14:464.69:560.510:562.04:476:42Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:234.05:284.910:490.711:531.54:476:43Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:294.06:025.211:320.94:466:43Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:234.06:325.412:371.012:081.14:456:44Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:084.07:005.61:130.612:401.34:456:45Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:474.07:275.81:460.21:111.44:446:45Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:244.07:545.92:17-0.11:401.64:446:46New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:004.08:226.02:49-0.32:091.74:436:47New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:364.08:506.03:21-0.42:391.94:436:47New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:163.99:205.93:56-0.43:092.04:436:48New Moon27Tue
28Wed10:593.89:515.74:32-0.43:422.24:426:48Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu11:473.710:275.55:12-0.24:192.44:426:49Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:403.75:55-0.15:082.74:426:50Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat1:393.86:420.16:192.84:416:50Waxing Crescent31Sat
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 9:43 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 21% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Waning Crescent (21% illuminated). This places San Diego, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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