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 5h 48m 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 - Mar 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:305.29:585.13:320.63:440.16:155:46Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:034.710:215.14:060.64:040.56:145:46Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri10:374.110:445.04:420.64:211.06:135:47Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat11:153.511:084.95:230.84:351.56:125:48Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun12:042.96:131.04:421.96:105:49Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:322.47:251.34:312.26:095:50Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue12:204.59:231.26:085:50Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed1:524.311:000.86:075:51Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu3:494.47:063.311:510.310:502.86:055:52Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri5:004.97:063.712:27-0.16:045:53Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat5:525.37:224.112:59-0.56:035:53Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun6:375.77:444.612:331.71:29-0.86:025:54Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon7:206.08:105.11:161.11:59-0.86:005:55New Moon13Mon
14Tue8:026.08:385.61:580.42:29-0.75:595:56New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:455.89:096.02:40-0.12:59-0.55:585:56New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:305.49:426.23:25-0.53:300.05:565:57New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:194.810:196.24:13-0.64:020.55:555:58Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat11:154.111:016.15:07-0.64:341.15:545:58Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:233.46:09-0.35:101.85:535:59Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon2:012.97:260.05:572.45:516:00First Quarter20Mon
21Tue12:595.34:363.09:050.17:412.85:506:01First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:315.05:513.510:370.010:052.75:496:01First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:074.96:283.911:39-0.311:282.25:476:02First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:195.16:574.312:26-0.45:466:03Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat6:145.37:224.712:211.71:02-0.45:456:03Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun6:585.37:455.01:031.21:31-0.35:436:04Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:365.28:075.21:400.71:56-0.15:426:05Full Moon27Mon
28Tue8:115.18:295.42:120.42:190.25:416:06Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:444.88:505.52:440.12:400.55:396:06Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:174.59:125.53:160.03:000.95:386:07Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:514.29:335.53:480.03:191.25:376:08Full Moon31Fri
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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