Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 31, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 25m at 5:13 am (-0.3 ft)
Next high tide : 11:32 am (4.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:47 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:02 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Feb 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:205.212:263.96:401.26:201.16:435:20Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu1:095.01:393.18:001.46:591.76:435:21Third Quarter2Thu
3Fri2:094.83:412.79:481.37:552.36:425:22Third Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:224.86:072.911:210.99:362.66:415:23Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:324.97:063.212:190.46:415:24Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon5:295.17:343.51:000.16:405:25Waning Crescent6Mon
7Tue6:155.47:553.71:31-0.26:395:26Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed6:535.68:153.912:412.11:59-0.46:385:27Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:275.88:374.21:171.82:24-0.56:375:28Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri7:585.99:004.41:511.62:49-0.66:365:29New Moon10Fri
11Sat8:295.99:244.62:241.33:13-0.66:365:29New Moon11Sat
12Sun8:595.79:504.72:571.23:38-0.46:355:30New Moon12Sun
13Mon9:315.410:174.93:321.04:03-0.26:345:31New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:045.010:465.04:091.04:270.26:335:32Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed10:424.511:195.04:511.04:520.66:325:33Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu11:293.811:585.05:421.15:171.16:315:34Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:333.26:481.15:461.66:305:35First Quarter17Fri
18Sat12:505.02:212.78:211.16:282.16:295:36First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:035.04:432.710:060.78:172.56:285:37First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:315.26:033.211:220.110:192.46:275:37First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:475.66:473.712:16-0.56:265:38Waxing Gibbous21Tue
22Wed5:496.17:224.21:01-1.06:255:39Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu6:426.47:564.712:331.51:41-1.36:245:40Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:316.68:305.11:240.92:17-1.46:225:41Full Moon24Fri
25Sat8:166.69:045.52:110.52:52-1.26:215:42Full Moon25Sat
26Sun8:596.29:385.62:560.23:26-0.96:205:42Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:425.710:135.73:400.03:58-0.46:195:43Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue10:255.110:485.64:250.14:290.26:185:44Waning Gibbous28Tue
29Wed11:114.311:265.35:130.34:580.86:175:45Waning Gibbous29Wed
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 8:22 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 95% 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 Waning Gibbous (95% 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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