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 6h 05m at 5:39 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide : 12:03 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:51 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Aug 1972

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:523.82:295.67:301.69:471.46:027:46Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed3:363.23:355.78:162.211:260.86:037:46Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:483.14:496.09:402.76:047:45Third Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:223.55:586.312:410.211:20 AM2.86:047:44Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:143.96:586.71:38-0.412:352.66:057:43Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:514.27:516.92:24-0.81:362.36:067:42Waning Crescent6Sun
7Mon9:244.68:377.13:04-1.02:271.96:067:41New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:564.89:207.03:40-1.03:121.66:077:40New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:275.09:596.74:13-0.83:541.46:087:39New Moon9Wed
10Thu10:585.210:376.24:44-0.54:351.36:097:38New Moon10Thu
11Fri11:295.311:155.65:13-0.15:161.46:097:37Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:005.35:390.56:001.56:107:36Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun12:315.26:041.06:481.66:117:35Waxing Crescent13Sun
14Mon12:374.21:045.16:251.67:461.86:117:34Waxing Crescent14Mon
15Tue1:313.51:434.96:422.29:081.96:127:33First Quarter15Tue
16Wed3:003.02:384.86:482.611:041.76:137:32First Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:014.86:137:31First Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:215.012:271.36:147:30First Quarter18Fri
19Sat8:203.76:205.41:150.811:56 AM3.26:157:29Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:303.97:065.81:510.412:522.96:157:28Waxing Gibbous20Sun
21Mon8:464.27:466.22:210.01:352.56:167:26Waxing Gibbous21Mon
22Tue9:074.58:236.52:50-0.32:142.16:177:25Waxing Gibbous22Tue
23Wed9:304.88:596.63:18-0.42:531.76:177:24Full Moon23Wed
24Thu9:565.29:376.53:46-0.43:321.36:187:23Full Moon24Thu
25Fri10:245.510:166.24:14-0.34:131.06:197:22Full Moon25Fri
26Sat10:545.810:585.74:420.04:580.86:197:20Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun11:276.011:475.05:110.55:480.76:207:19Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:056.15:401.16:470.86:217:18Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue12:454.212:506.06:121.77:590.96:217:17Waning Gibbous29Tue
30Wed2:053.51:485.86:472.39:350.96:227:15Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:113.23:065.77:432.911:170.66:227:14Third Quarter31Thu
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 8:51 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 3% 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 New Moon (3% 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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