Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : in 40m at 5:16 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:21 pm (6.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Aug 1971

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:143.25:455.412:511.110:36 AM3.16:027:47Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:293.56:385.81:360.512:023.06:037:46Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue8:503.87:256.32:15-0.11:022.86:037:45Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:154.18:096.82:50-0.51:512.56:047:45Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:424.48:507.13:23-0.92:372.16:057:44Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:124.79:327.13:57-1.13:211.76:057:43Full Moon6Fri
7Sat10:445.010:146.94:30-1.04:071.46:067:42Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:185.310:596.45:03-0.84:551.26:077:41Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon11:555.611:485.75:37-0.45:491.16:077:40Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:355.86:110.36:501.16:087:39Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:444.81:205.86:451.08:021.26:097:38Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:543.92:135.87:221.79:351.16:097:37Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:373.23:205.88:092.411:200.86:107:36Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat6:053.24:405.89:362.96:117:35Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun7:393.65:536.012:390.311:24 AM3.06:117:34Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:224.06:546.21:36-0.112:412.86:127:33Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:524.37:446.42:20-0.41:362.56:137:32Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:184.58:256.52:56-0.52:202.26:137:31Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:434.79:026.53:27-0.52:571.96:147:30New Moon19Thu
20Fri10:064.99:356.33:54-0.33:311.76:157:28New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:305.010:076.14:18-0.14:041.56:157:27New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:535.110:385.64:410.24:381.46:167:26New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:175.211:105.15:020.65:141.46:177:25Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:405.211:444.65:221.05:521.56:177:24Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:045.25:391.56:371.66:187:23Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:243.912:305.15:531.97:351.86:197:21Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:203.31:045.06:002.49:011.86:197:20First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:132.91:594.95:492.711:011.66:207:19First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:414.96:217:18First Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:135.212:181.16:217:16First Quarter30Mon
31Tue8:033.86:165.71:050.512:003.26:227:15Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 8:18 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 8% 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 Crescent (8% 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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