Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 20m at 2:48 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:16 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Aug 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun1:184.52:085.57:231.18:521.56:027:46First Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:363.83:125.68:141.710:281.26:037:46First Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:203.44:235.89:242.111:530.76:047:45First Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:023.55:326.010:492.46:047:44Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu7:173.86:326.412:580.112:052.36:057:43Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri8:084.27:256.61:50-0.31:072.16:067:42Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat8:494.58:126.82:33-0.61:591.96:067:41Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:244.88:546.83:12-0.72:441.66:077:40Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:575.09:336.63:46-0.63:251.56:087:39Full Moon9Mon
10Tue10:295.110:096.34:18-0.54:041.46:097:38Full Moon10Tue
11Wed11:005.210:455.94:48-0.24:421.46:097:37Full Moon11Wed
12Thu11:325.211:215.45:170.25:211.56:107:36Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri12:045.15:450.76:031.66:117:35Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat12:385.06:121.26:501.86:117:34Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun12:414.21:154.96:381.77:482.06:127:33Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon1:363.62:014.87:062.19:102.06:137:32Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue3:043.23:044.77:402.610:571.86:137:31Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed5:263.14:224.89:022.96:147:30Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu6:593.45:305.112:131.410:55 AM3.06:157:29Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:363.76:235.51:020.912:052.86:157:28Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat8:044.17:085.91:390.512:562.56:167:26Waning Crescent21Sat
22Sun8:304.47:496.32:120.11:412.16:177:25Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon8:584.88:296.62:44-0.22:221.66:177:24New Moon23Mon
24Tue9:275.29:096.73:16-0.43:041.26:187:23New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:595.59:506.63:48-0.43:460.96:197:22New Moon25Wed
26Thu10:325.810:346.24:21-0.34:300.76:197:20New Moon26Thu
27Fri11:086.011:215.74:540.15:190.66:207:19Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat11:496.05:290.56:140.76:217:18Waxing Crescent28Sat
29Sun12:145.012:356.06:071.17:170.86:217:17Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon1:184.31:295.86:501.78:351.06:227:15First Quarter30Mon
31Tue2:423.72:375.77:462.310:100.96:237:14First Quarter31Tue
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 6:02 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 10% 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 Waning Crescent (10% 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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