Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 24, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 18m at 12:02 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:40 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:52 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:57 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Jan 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri7:416.29:193.81:202.32:57-0.66:514:53New Moon1Fri
2Sat8:116.29:523.81:532.33:29-0.76:514:54New Moon2Sat
3Sun8:426.210:263.82:262.34:01-0.66:514:55New Moon3Sun
4Mon9:126.111:033.82:592.34:34-0.56:514:56New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:435.811:423.83:322.45:08-0.36:514:56Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed10:165.54:102.55:42-0.16:514:57Waxing Crescent6Wed
7Thu12:223.810:52 AM5.14:552.66:170.26:514:58Waxing Crescent7Thu
8Fri1:063.911:37 AM4.65:562.76:550.66:514:59Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat1:544.112:383.97:202.67:371.06:515:00First Quarter9Sat
10Sun2:444.42:153.49:052.38:291.46:515:01First Quarter10Sun
11Mon3:354.84:083.110:351.69:301.76:515:01First Quarter11Mon
12Tue4:245.45:393.211:400.710:311.96:515:02Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed5:125.96:493.512:33-0.26:515:03Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu5:596.57:433.81:22-1.06:515:04Waxing Gibbous14Thu
15Fri6:477.08:304.112:242.02:07-1.66:515:05Waxing Gibbous15Fri
16Sat7:357.39:144.31:171.92:51-1.96:505:06Full Moon16Sat
17Sun8:227.49:574.42:071.73:35-2.06:505:07Full Moon17Sun
18Mon9:097.310:424.52:571.64:18-1.86:505:08Full Moon18Mon
19Tue9:566.911:274.63:471.65:01-1.56:495:09Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed10:456.34:411.65:43-0.96:495:10Waning Gibbous20Wed
21Thu12:144.611:36 AM5.45:401.76:24-0.26:495:11Waning Gibbous21Thu
22Fri1:034.712:334.56:481.87:060.56:485:12Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat1:564.71:453.68:141.87:531.26:485:12Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:554.83:263.19:581.68:491.86:475:13Third Quarter24Sun
25Mon3:545.05:243.011:241.09:562.26:475:14Third Quarter25Mon
26Tue4:495.16:533.212:240.56:465:15Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed5:365.37:433.41:080.06:465:16Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu6:185.58:143.61:43-0.36:455:17Waning Crescent28Thu
29Fri6:565.78:403.712:392.42:14-0.66:455:18Waning Crescent29Fri
30Sat7:305.99:043.91:172.32:43-0.76:445:19New Moon30Sat
31Sun8:036.09:294.01:522.13:11-0.86:445:20New Moon31Sun
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 3:21 pm — 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 80% 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 Waxing Gibbous (80% 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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