Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 5:16 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 56m at 12:03 pm (4.8 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 - Jan 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:467.010:224.32:341.93:58-1.46:504:53Full Moon1Sat
2Sun9:276.711:024.43:191.94:35-1.16:514:54Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon10:076.111:424.44:032.05:11-0.76:514:54Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue10:475.54:512.15:44-0.16:514:55Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed12:224.411:29 AM4.85:442.26:170.46:514:56Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:044.412:174.06:462.36:481.06:514:57Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:494.51:203.38:082.37:201.66:514:57Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:404.63:052.89:562.08:002.16:514:58Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:354.75:162.711:221.49:042.46:514:59Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon4:275.06:512.912:150.86:515:00Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue5:145.37:343.212:550.36:515:01Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed5:565.68:033.41:30-0.26:515:02Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:376.08:293.712:102.52:02-0.66:515:03Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:146.38:563.912:552.42:34-1.06:515:03New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:516.59:254.01:362.13:06-1.26:515:04New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:276.79:564.22:151.93:38-1.26:505:05New Moon16Sun
17Mon9:046.610:294.42:551.84:10-1.26:505:06New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:436.311:054.63:381.64:42-0.96:505:07Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed10:255.811:434.84:261.65:15-0.56:505:08Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu11:135.05:221.55:490.16:495:09Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:255.012:114.16:301.56:240.76:495:10First Quarter21Fri
22Sat1:135.21:323.37:571.47:051.46:495:11First Quarter22Sat
23Sun2:125.33:342.89:431.08:042.06:485:12First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:225.55:432.911:140.39:372.46:485:13First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:315.87:003.312:19-0.46:475:14Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed5:336.27:443.71:09-0.96:475:15Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:286.58:184.012:102.31:51-1.36:465:16Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri7:166.78:504.31:042.02:29-1.46:465:17Full Moon28Fri
29Sat7:586.79:204.51:501.73:02-1.46:455:17Full Moon29Sat
30Sun8:376.69:504.62:321.53:33-1.26:455:18Full Moon30Sun
31Mon9:146.210:204.73:101.34:02-0.96:445:19Full 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 2:39 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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