Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 10:29 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 46m at 5:57 am (3.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Mar 1981

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:174.97:113.612:390.06:165:46Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:045.37:364.01:14-0.46:145:46Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue6:475.88:034.312:401.91:47-0.86:135:47Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:276.18:324.71:211.42:19-1.16:125:48New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:076.39:025.02:011.02:52-1.16:115:49New Moon5Thu
6Fri8:486.39:355.32:420.63:25-1.06:095:49New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:306.110:105.53:250.33:59-0.76:085:50New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:165.610:495.54:120.24:34-0.26:075:51Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:074.911:325.55:040.25:100.46:065:52Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue12:084.16:040.35:501.16:045:52Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:225.41:283.47:180.56:401.86:035:53First Quarter11Wed
12Thu1:245.13:253.18:540.57:592.36:025:54First Quarter12Thu
13Fri2:445.05:223.310:310.29:522.56:015:55First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:095.16:263.811:42-0.211:182.25:595:55First Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:205.37:064.212:34-0.55:585:56Waxing Gibbous15Sun
16Mon6:165.57:384.512:181.81:16-0.75:575:57Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:025.78:064.71:051.41:50-0.75:555:58Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:425.78:324.91:431.02:20-0.65:545:58Full Moon18Wed
19Thu8:175.68:575.02:180.82:47-0.45:535:59Full Moon19Thu
20Fri8:515.59:215.12:500.63:11-0.15:516:00Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:235.29:465.13:220.53:350.25:506:01Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:564.810:105.13:550.43:580.65:496:01Waning Gibbous22Sun
23Mon10:314.310:344.94:300.54:191.05:476:02Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue11:103.810:594.85:090.64:391.45:466:03Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed11:593.311:284.65:540.84:571.95:456:03Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu1:112.96:531.15:112.35:446:04Third Quarter26Thu
27Fri12:084.48:201.25:426:05Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:214.26:063.110:000.98:423.05:416:05Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:154.26:133.411:070.510:382.75:406:06Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:364.56:333.911:540.111:372.25:386:07Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue5:345.06:584.312:32-0.35:376:08Waning Crescent31Tue
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 8:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (28% illuminated). This places San Diego, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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