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 5h 34m 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 - Sep 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:333.64:005.69:142.711:370.66:237:13First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:113.95:215.710:582.76:247:12First Quarter2Thu
3Fri7:114.36:266.012:410.212:162.46:247:10Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:524.77:196.21:310.01:132.06:257:09Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun8:265.08:046.32:11-0.11:591.66:267:08Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon8:555.38:436.22:45-0.12:391.36:267:06Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:235.49:196.13:160.03:151.16:277:05Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:505.69:535.83:430.23:490.96:287:04Full Moon8Wed
9Thu10:165.610:265.54:090.54:220.96:287:02Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:435.611:005.04:330.94:570.96:297:01Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat11:095.511:374.64:571.35:341.16:307:00Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun11:375.45:201.76:151.36:306:58Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:194.112:075.25:422.17:061.56:316:57Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:143.612:455.06:042.58:131.76:316:56Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed2:413.31:414.76:272.99:491.76:326:54Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu5:183.33:134.67:453.311:181.46:336:53Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:323.64:454.810:343.26:336:52Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat6:594.05:505.212:131.011:50 AM2.96:346:50Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun7:234.46:415.612:540.712:422.36:356:49Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:504.97:276.01:300.31:261.76:356:48Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue8:185.48:116.22:040.12:081.16:366:46Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:485.98:556.32:370.02:510.66:376:45New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:216.39:396.13:110.13:340.16:376:43New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:556.610:255.83:450.34:20-0.26:386:42New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:336.711:165.34:200.75:09-0.36:396:41Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:146.74:571.16:03-0.16:396:39Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:134.712:016.45:381.77:050.16:406:38Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue1:224.212:576.06:262.28:180.46:416:37First Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:483.92:085.67:342.79:450.66:416:35First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:353.93:375.39:183.011:080.56:426:34First Quarter30Thu
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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