Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 9:35 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 47m at 5:25 am (3.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Feb 1969

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:056.29:324.01:572.03:12-0.96:435:21Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:376.29:574.22:301.83:38-0.96:425:22Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:076.110:224.33:041.74:04-0.76:415:23Full Moon3Mon
4Tue9:395.810:494.53:391.54:29-0.56:415:24Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:135.411:184.64:181.54:53-0.16:405:25Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:524.711:494.85:041.45:170.46:395:26Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri11:403.96:001.45:400.96:385:27Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:274.912:483.17:151.46:041.56:375:28Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:165.02:512.59:001.16:312.16:375:28Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:265.110:440.56:365:29Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:505.47:003.111:55-0.310:252.86:355:30Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:055.97:323.612:48-0.96:345:31Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:066.38:024.01:33-1.46:335:32Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:006.78:324.412:472.02:12-1.76:325:33Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat7:486.99:044.71:371.52:49-1.86:315:34New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:316.99:365.02:231.13:23-1.66:305:35New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:136.510:085.23:070.83:55-1.26:295:36New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:545.910:415.23:510.64:25-0.66:285:36Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:355.211:135.24:360.74:530.06:275:37Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:194.311:475.15:240.85:170.86:265:38Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:093.56:181.05:371.46:255:39Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:224.91:212.77:271.25:432.16:245:40First Quarter22Sat
23Sun1:064.69:201.36:235:41First Quarter23Sun
24Mon2:154.411:180.96:215:41First Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:524.47:543.312:170.56:205:42First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:074.77:543.512:550.16:195:43Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:005.08:023.71:25-0.36:185:44Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:415.48:154.012:392.31:50-0.56:175:45Waxing Gibbous28Fri
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 7:30 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 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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