Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 8:06 am (2.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 30m at 4:18 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:43 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:05 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Apr 1944

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:504.37:273.812:270.46:367:08First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:044.57:554.112:252.51:140.26:347:09Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon6:574.78:164.31:132.11:490.16:337:10Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:394.98:364.61:481.72:170.06:327:10Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed8:145.08:564.82:201.22:420.06:317:11Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:475.19:185.02:500.93:060.16:297:12Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:205.19:405.23:200.53:300.26:287:12Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:524.910:035.43:520.33:530.46:277:13Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:264.710:265.54:250.14:160.76:267:14Full Moon9Sun
10Mon11:034.310:515.55:000.04:391.16:247:15Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:453.911:195.45:390.05:021.56:237:15Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:383.56:250.15:271.96:227:16Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu1:483.17:210.35:562.36:217:17Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:395.03:303.08:350.46:482.76:197:17Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:484.85:213.310:030.39:093.06:187:18Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:304.66:183.811:200.011:112.66:177:19Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon5:044.86:574.312:17-0.36:167:20Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:155.17:314.912:232.01:05-0.56:157:20Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:135.48:055.41:181.21:47-0.66:137:21Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:065.68:395.92:070.42:25-0.56:127:22Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:555.69:146.32:53-0.23:02-0.36:117:22New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:435.49:486.53:38-0.73:380.16:107:23New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:305.010:246.44:22-0.94:120.56:097:24New Moon23Sun
24Mon11:194.511:006.25:08-0.94:471.16:087:25Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:144.15:55-0.75:231.66:077:25Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed1:163.66:46-0.46:012.26:067:26Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:205.32:343.47:440.06:492.76:057:27Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:094.84:283.48:530.48:113.06:047:28First Quarter28Fri
29Sat2:184.35:573.610:150.610:253.06:037:28First Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:514.06:394.011:260.611:572.66:027:29First Quarter30Sun
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 6:12 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 Third Quarter (53% illuminated). This places San Diego, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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