Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 07m at 6:21 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Feb 1990

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:415.21:063.27:261.26:301.46:435:21First Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:365.33:072.79:111.07:162.16:425:22First Quarter2Fri
3Sat2:485.45:402.810:520.48:592.66:415:23First Quarter3Sat
4Sun4:065.66:573.212:03-0.36:415:24Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon5:166.07:363.712:56-0.96:405:25Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue6:146.38:074.01:38-1.26:395:26Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:046.58:374.312:551.92:16-1.46:385:26Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu7:486.69:054.61:421.62:49-1.46:375:27Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:286.59:344.72:231.33:19-1.26:375:28Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:056.210:034.93:021.13:47-0.96:365:29Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:405.810:314.93:401.04:13-0.46:355:30Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:155.210:594.94:191.04:370.16:345:31Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:514.511:274.85:001.14:580.76:335:32Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:293.711:554.75:451.25:151.26:325:33Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:183.06:401.45:241.76:315:34Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri12:294.61:452.48:021.55:132.16:305:35Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:194.410:141.36:295:35Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:504.411:400.86:285:36Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon4:214.67:443.212:250.36:275:37Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:235.07:433.512:59-0.26:265:38Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed6:105.47:553.81:28-0.66:255:39Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu6:515.98:144.212:422.11:56-0.96:245:40Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri7:296.28:364.51:221.62:24-1.06:235:40New Moon23Fri
24Sat8:066.39:024.92:001.12:52-1.06:225:41New Moon24Sat
25Sun8:446.29:305.32:400.73:20-0.96:205:42New Moon25Sun
26Mon9:245.810:015.53:220.43:48-0.56:195:43New Moon26Mon
27Tue10:085.210:345.74:070.24:160.06:185:44Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed10:574.511:125.84:580.14:450.66:175:45Waxing Crescent28Wed
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 9:38 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 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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