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 3h 55m at 1:41 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 8:38 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Dec 1965

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:434.33:203.910:193.010:111.16:334:42First Quarter1Wed
2Thu5:084.74:353.911:152.410:501.16:334:42First Quarter2Thu
3Fri5:325.15:344.011:581.711:251.26:344:42Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat5:575.66:264.112:361.06:354:42Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:246.07:144.11:140.36:364:42Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon6:546.48:004.212:311.51:52-0.36:374:42Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:266.88:464.21:051.72:32-0.86:374:42Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:007.09:344.11:411.93:14-1.26:384:42Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:387.110:264.02:192.13:59-1.36:394:42Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:207.011:223.93:002.34:48-1.26:404:43Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat10:076.73:472.55:40-1.06:404:43Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun12:243.911:02 AM6.24:462.76:36-0.76:414:43Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon1:304.012:065.66:042.97:35-0.36:424:43Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:374.31:234.97:412.88:360.16:424:44Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:384.72:524.49:272.49:360.56:434:44Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:275.24:204.110:501.710:280.96:444:44Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri5:105.75:364.011:540.911:151.26:444:45Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat5:496.16:414.012:460.26:454:45Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:256.47:364.01:30-0.36:464:45Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:006.68:234.012:361.82:10-0.76:464:46Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:336.69:054.01:132.02:47-0.96:474:46New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:066.69:453.91:482.23:22-0.96:474:47New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:386.410:253.92:222.33:57-0.86:484:47New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:106.211:053.82:552.44:33-0.66:484:48New Moon24Fri
25Sat9:425.911:483.73:282.65:09-0.36:484:49Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun10:155.64:052.75:47-0.16:494:49Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:343.710:51 AM5.14:492.86:260.36:494:50Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:233.811:32 AM4.65:483.07:070.66:494:50Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed2:163.912:274.17:103.07:521.06:504:51First Quarter29Wed
30Thu3:084.21:513.58:562.88:411.36:504:52First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:524.53:383.210:282.29:271.76:504:52First Quarter31Fri
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 5:09 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (72% illuminated). This places San Diego, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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