Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 5:37 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 18m at 12:56 pm (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Sep 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:365.310:305.64:250.34:301.26:237:13New Moon1Fri
2Sat10:585.411:035.14:450.75:051.26:247:12Waxing Crescent2Sat
3Sun11:205.411:384.55:041.25:421.26:247:10Waxing Crescent3Sun
4Mon11:425.35:201.76:251.46:257:09Waxing Crescent4Mon
5Tue12:193.912:065.25:322.17:191.66:267:08Waxing Crescent5Tue
6Wed1:163.312:355.15:352.58:391.76:267:07First Quarter6Wed
7Thu1:244.910:401.66:277:05First Quarter7Thu
8Fri3:104.86:287:04First Quarter8Fri
9Sat4:585.012:031.16:287:03First Quarter9Sat
10Sun7:573.96:045.512:510.611:58 AM3.26:297:01Waxing Gibbous10Sun
11Mon8:044.36:556.01:280.112:502.76:297:00Waxing Gibbous11Mon
12Tue8:224.77:406.42:01-0.21:352.16:306:59Waxing Gibbous12Tue
13Wed8:465.28:236.62:32-0.42:181.46:316:57Waxing Gibbous13Wed
14Thu9:135.69:076.63:03-0.53:010.86:316:56Full Moon14Thu
15Fri9:426.19:516.33:33-0.33:450.36:326:55Full Moon15Fri
16Sat10:146.510:375.84:040.14:320.06:336:53Full Moon16Sat
17Sun10:486.711:295.14:350.65:23-0.16:336:52Waning Gibbous17Sun
18Mon11:266.75:061.26:190.06:346:50Waning Gibbous18Mon
19Tue12:294.312:096.45:391.97:260.36:356:49Waning Gibbous19Tue
20Wed1:483.71:046.16:152.68:520.56:356:48Third Quarter20Wed
21Thu3:553.42:185.67:093.210:360.56:366:46Third Quarter21Thu
22Fri6:223.73:575.49:293.511:570.36:376:45Third Quarter22Fri
23Sat7:074.25:265.511:343.26:376:44Third Quarter23Sat
24Sun7:374.66:315.712:520.112:412.66:386:42Waning Crescent24Sun
25Mon8:034.97:205.81:340.01:272.16:386:41Waning Crescent25Mon
26Tue8:255.28:015.92:070.12:051.66:396:40Waning Crescent26Tue
27Wed8:475.48:375.82:340.22:391.26:406:38Waning Crescent27Wed
28Thu9:075.69:105.62:570.53:100.96:406:37New Moon28Thu
29Fri9:275.89:425.33:170.83:410.76:416:36New Moon29Fri
30Sat9:475.910:144.93:371.14:120.66:426:34New Moon30Sat
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 3:16 pm — 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 87% 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 Gibbous (87% 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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