Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 11, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 07m at 1:59 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 8:28 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (18% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Apr 1978

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:264.85:283.910:49-0.110:462.15:366:08Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:465.06:134.511:45-0.311:511.55:356:09Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon5:495.36:505.012:31-0.55:336:09Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue6:425.57:255.412:430.91:11-0.55:326:10Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:295.57:585.71:290.31:47-0.45:316:11New Moon5Wed
6Thu8:125.48:305.92:10-0.12:21-0.25:306:12New Moon6Thu
7Fri8:535.29:015.92:49-0.32:520.25:286:12New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:344.99:325.83:28-0.43:220.65:276:13New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:154.410:035.64:06-0.33:511.05:266:14Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon10:584.010:345.34:46-0.14:201.55:256:14Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue11:483.611:075.05:290.24:491.95:236:15Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:503.26:180.55:212.45:226:16Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu2:203.07:200.86:112.75:216:17First Quarter13Thu
14Fri12:444.24:253.28:411.08:103.05:206:17First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:143.95:213.510:020.910:112.75:186:18First Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:483.95:503.910:590.811:162.35:176:19First Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:564.16:154.311:400.65:166:19Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue5:474.46:404.712:001.712:150.55:156:20Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed6:314.67:055.112:391.212:470.45:146:21Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:124.87:335.51:160.61:180.35:136:22Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri7:534.98:015.81:530.11:490.45:116:22Full Moon21Fri
22Sat8:344.98:326.12:31-0.42:210.55:106:23Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:174.89:066.33:11-0.72:540.85:096:24Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:034.59:436.33:54-0.93:291.15:086:24Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:564.210:256.14:41-0.84:081.55:076:25Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed11:573.911:145.85:35-0.74:541.95:066:26Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:093.76:35-0.45:562.35:056:27Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:165.32:343.77:45-0.27:252.55:046:27Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat1:344.93:554.09:020.09:162.45:036:28Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:054.65:554.511:120.011:441.96:027:29Third Quarter30Sun
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 5:13 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 18% 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 (18% 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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