Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : in 30m at 4:59 am (-1.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:21 am (4.6 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 - Oct 1973

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:013.711:59 AM5.45:232.77:391.16:426:33Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue2:213.312:425.05:343.18:591.36:436:32First Quarter2Tue
3Wed1:584.610:351.36:446:31First Quarter3Wed
4Thu6:543.73:504.59:403.611:421.16:446:29First Quarter4Thu
5Fri6:564.05:154.611:343.26:456:28First Quarter5Fri
6Sat7:084.46:114.912:250.912:252.76:466:27Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:254.76:565.112:580.81:032.26:476:25Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:455.17:365.31:260.71:391.66:476:24Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:075.68:155.41:540.72:151.06:486:23Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed8:326.08:545.32:210.82:510.56:496:22Full Moon10Wed
11Thu8:586.49:345.22:480.93:290.06:496:20Full Moon11Thu
12Fri9:276.610:174.93:161.24:09-0.36:506:19Full Moon12Fri
13Sat9:586.811:054.53:451.54:53-0.46:516:18Full Moon13Sat
14Sun10:346.84:151.85:43-0.36:526:17Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:024.111:15 AM6.64:492.26:41-0.16:526:16Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:123.812:076.25:292.77:490.16:536:14Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed2:413.61:155.76:343.19:100.36:546:13Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu4:263.82:445.48:303.310:300.36:556:12Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri5:344.34:205.210:333.011:330.36:556:11Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat6:174.85:385.211:542.36:566:10Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun6:525.46:415.312:220.312:521.66:576:09Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon7:255.97:345.31:030.41:400.96:586:08Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue7:566.28:215.21:390.62:230.36:596:06Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed8:266.59:055.02:110.93:03-0.16:596:05New Moon24Wed
25Thu8:556.69:464.82:411.33:40-0.37:006:04New Moon25Thu
26Fri9:236.610:274.53:091.64:16-0.37:016:03New Moon26Fri
27Sat9:516.511:094.23:361.94:54-0.27:026:02New Moon27Sat
28Sun9:196.210:563.93:022.34:330.06:035:01Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon9:475.911:503.63:272.65:160.36:035:00Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue10:185.53:512.96:060.66:044:59Waxing Crescent30Tue
31Wed12:593.510:56 AM5.14:193.27:040.96:054:58Waxing Crescent31Wed
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 8:10 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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