Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 7:31 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 19m at 1:01 am (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Aug 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:224.39:246.44:02-0.53:162.26:027:47New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:464.49:556.34:28-0.43:492.16:037:46New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:114.510:266.14:53-0.24:222.06:037:45New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:364.610:565.75:170.04:571.96:047:44Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:024.75:400.35:362.06:057:44Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:294.86:010.76:192.06:057:43Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:024.612:574.96:211.27:122.06:067:42Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:453.91:294.96:391.78:252.06:077:41First Quarter8Sat
9Sun1:493.32:135.06:542.110:091.86:077:40First Quarter9Sun
10Mon3:592.83:205.17:102.611:471.36:087:39First Quarter10Mon
11Tue4:435.46:097:38First Quarter11Tue
12Wed7:583.45:535.912:510.611:05 AM3.26:107:37Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:213.86:526.51:39-0.112:262.96:107:36Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:494.27:447.02:21-0.71:252.56:117:35Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:184.58:327.32:59-1.12:182.06:127:34Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:504.99:187.43:36-1.33:071.56:127:33Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:245.310:047.24:12-1.23:551.16:137:32Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:595.710:506.64:47-0.94:440.86:147:30Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed11:375.911:395.85:22-0.45:370.86:147:29Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:166.05:560.36:350.86:157:28Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri12:344.912:595.96:291.17:421.06:167:27Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:404.01:485.87:031.99:081.16:167:26Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun3:183.32:505.57:422.610:581.06:177:25Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:183.34:125.48:583.26:187:23Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue7:483.75:335.512:240.611:11 AM3.36:187:22Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:214.06:365.71:220.312:333.16:197:21Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu8:444.27:245.92:050.11:242.76:207:20Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:044.48:036.12:37-0.12:012.46:207:19Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat9:224.68:376.23:04-0.12:332.16:217:17Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun9:404.89:076.23:28-0.13:041.86:217:16New Moon30Sun
31Mon10:004.99:376.03:490.13:341.56:227:15New Moon31Mon
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 4:16 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 24% 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 Crescent (24% 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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