Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 11:34 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 52m at 3:57 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Jan 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:214.73:552.910:331.88:522.06:514:53Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri4:075.25:343.011:360.99:552.36:514:54Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat4:535.76:473.212:270.16:514:55Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun5:396.27:393.51:13-0.76:514:55Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon6:266.78:233.81:56-1.36:514:56Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:137.19:034.012:492.32:39-1.76:514:57New Moon6Tue
7Wed8:007.49:434.21:402.13:21-2.06:514:58New Moon7Wed
8Thu8:477.410:254.42:301.94:03-1.96:514:59New Moon8Thu
9Fri9:347.211:084.63:211.74:44-1.76:515:00Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:236.611:534.74:151.65:25-1.26:515:00Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun11:145.85:151.76:06-0.56:515:01Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon12:404.912:114.86:221.76:470.26:515:02First Quarter12Mon
13Tue1:305.11:213.87:451.77:291.06:515:03First Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:255.22:593.19:281.48:201.76:515:04First Quarter14Wed
15Thu3:255.35:072.911:050.99:262.26:515:05First Quarter15Thu
16Fri4:255.56:533.112:140.36:505:06Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:195.67:503.41:05-0.26:505:07Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:075.88:243.61:45-0.56:505:08Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon6:506.08:503.712:342.62:18-0.76:505:09Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue7:286.19:143.81:162.42:47-0.86:495:09Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:026.29:373.91:522.23:14-0.86:495:10Full Moon21Wed
22Thu8:336.210:014.02:252.03:40-0.76:485:11Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:046.110:274.12:571.94:06-0.66:485:12Full Moon23Fri
24Sat9:335.810:544.23:301.84:31-0.46:485:13Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun10:035.411:214.34:061.84:54-0.16:475:14Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon10:344.911:494.44:451.85:170.36:475:15Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue11:094.35:321.95:370.76:465:16Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:204.511:54 AM3.66:321.95:561.26:455:17Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu12:574.61:082.87:571.86:161.76:455:18Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri1:484.83:402.49:501.46:392.26:445:19Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat2:595.011:170.76:445:20Third Quarter31Sat
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 7:45 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 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 First 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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