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 6h 25m 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 - Oct 1989

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:075.910:494.53:551.54:450.56:426:33New Moon1Sun
2Mon10:275.911:274.14:131.85:210.66:436:32Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue10:475.84:272.26:020.86:446:30Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:143.611:09 AM5.64:372.56:531.06:456:29Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:233.211:38 AM5.34:402.88:041.26:456:28Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri12:255.09:431.26:466:27First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:074.811:071.06:476:25First Quarter7Sat
8Sun7:153.94:144.810:223.711:590.66:476:24First Quarter8Sun
9Mon7:004.25:315.211:453.16:486:23First Quarter9Mon
10Tue7:144.76:295.612:380.312:362.46:496:21Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:355.37:195.81:130.11:221.56:496:20Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:025.98:085.91:460.12:060.76:506:19Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:316.58:555.82:190.22:510.06:516:18Full Moon13Fri
14Sat9:036.99:445.52:510.53:37-0.66:526:17Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:377.210:355.03:240.94:24-0.96:526:15Full Moon15Sun
16Mon10:137.311:314.53:571.45:15-0.96:536:14Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue10:537.14:321.96:11-0.66:546:13Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed12:374.011:40 AM6.65:102.57:15-0.26:556:12Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:013.712:376.05:583.08:320.16:566:11Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:013.71:545.47:223.410:000.46:566:10Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat5:374.13:315.09:413.511:150.46:576:08Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun6:224.55:015.011:303.06:586:07Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon6:534.96:085.012:080.412:312.46:596:06Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue7:195.27:005.012:490.51:161.86:596:05Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed7:425.57:435.01:200.71:531.37:006:04Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu8:035.88:214.91:461.02:260.87:016:03Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:246.08:574.72:091.22:570.57:026:02New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:456.19:324.52:301.53:280.27:036:01New Moon28Sat
29Sun8:066.29:084.31:521.82:590.06:045:00New Moon29Sun
30Mon8:286.39:464.12:132.13:330.06:044:59New Moon30Mon
31Tue8:516.210:303.82:332.34:090.16:054:58Waxing 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 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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