Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 09m at 7:25 am (2.0 ft)
Next high tide : 2:38 pm (5.4 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 - Nov 1945

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu7:075.77:125.112:480.71:201.06:064:58Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri7:305.87:485.01:140.91:510.76:074:57Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:516.08:224.81:381.12:220.46:084:56New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:136.18:574.62:001.42:530.26:094:55New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:356.19:334.42:221.73:250.16:094:54New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:576.110:134.12:442.03:590.16:104:54New Moon6Tue
7Wed9:206.011:003.83:052.34:370.26:114:53Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:455.811:593.63:252.65:210.46:124:52Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri10:145.53:442.96:150.66:134:51Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:173.410:54 AM5.24:063.27:200.76:144:51Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:004.88:350.86:154:50First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:243.91:474.68:163.69:420.66:164:49First Quarter12Mon
13Tue4:534.43:304.610:053.110:350.56:174:49First Quarter13Tue
14Wed5:214.94:444.811:072.311:180.46:174:48Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu5:515.55:455.011:571.411:580.46:184:47Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:226.16:405.212:440.66:194:47Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat6:566.77:325.212:360.51:30-0.26:204:46Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:317.18:245.11:150.72:16-0.96:214:46Full Moon18Sun
19Mon8:087.49:154.91:531.03:03-1.26:224:45Full Moon19Mon
20Tue8:477.410:104.62:321.43:51-1.36:234:45Full Moon20Tue
21Wed9:297.211:104.33:121.84:42-1.26:244:45Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu10:146.83:572.35:37-0.86:254:44Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri12:184.111:05 AM6.24:492.76:37-0.46:264:44Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat1:364.012:065.55:593.17:430.06:264:44Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:034.11:214.97:373.28:540.46:274:43Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:134.52:494.49:343.09:580.66:284:43Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue4:594.84:134.310:562.410:480.86:294:43Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed5:345.15:194.211:501.811:281.06:304:43Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu6:035.46:124.212:321.36:314:42Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:285.76:584.212:001.21:070.86:324:42Waning Crescent30Fri
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 11:01 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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