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 3h 49m 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 - Feb 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri8:126.49:384.12:011.93:20-1.16:435:21New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:476.510:104.32:381.73:52-1.26:425:22New Moon2Sat
3Sun9:236.410:444.43:161.64:25-1.06:425:23New Moon3Sun
4Mon10:026.011:204.53:581.54:58-0.76:415:23Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue10:455.511:594.74:461.55:32-0.36:405:24Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed11:354.75:431.56:070.36:395:25Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:444.812:393.96:551.56:461.06:395:26First Quarter7Thu
8Fri1:375.02:123.28:291.37:371.66:385:27First Quarter8Fri
9Sat2:415.14:192.910:140.88:542.16:375:28First Quarter9Sat
10Sun3:525.46:053.211:340.110:242.36:365:29First Quarter10Sun
11Mon4:585.87:093.612:34-0.66:355:30Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue5:576.17:513.91:22-1.16:345:31Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed6:496.48:274.212:382.02:03-1.46:335:32Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu7:356.68:594.41:281.72:41-1.56:325:33Full Moon14Thu
15Fri8:176.69:314.62:111.43:15-1.46:315:33Full Moon15Fri
16Sat8:566.410:034.72:521.23:47-1.16:305:34Full Moon16Sat
17Sun9:336.110:344.73:301.14:17-0.76:295:35Full Moon17Sun
18Mon10:105.611:054.74:091.14:45-0.26:285:36Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue10:464.911:364.64:501.25:110.36:275:37Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed11:254.25:341.35:350.96:265:38Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:084.512:113.56:271.55:561.56:255:39Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri12:444.41:202.97:381.66:122.06:245:39Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:324.33:462.59:271.56:082.56:235:40Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:464.211:091.16:225:41Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:084.47:243.212:070.66:215:42Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:114.87:343.512:460.16:205:43Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed6:005.27:513.81:20-0.46:195:44Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:425.68:124.012:352.21:50-0.76:175:44Waning Crescent28Thu
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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