Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 6:26 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 24m at 1:32 pm (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Apr 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:454.211:236.05:36-0.85:031.26:367:08Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:413.66:27-0.45:341.86:347:09Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:035.61:513.17:240.06:072.36:337:10Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:505.13:392.98:360.46:502.86:327:10Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon1:534.56:133.210:080.68:553.16:317:11Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:284.26:523.511:300.611:242.86:297:12Third Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:034.27:143.812:230.56:287:12Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:094.37:334.212:292.41:010.46:277:13Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri6:584.57:514.51:101.81:310.46:267:14Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat7:394.68:114.81:451.31:560.46:247:15Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:164.68:325.22:170.82:210.56:237:15Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:514.68:555.52:490.42:450.76:227:16New Moon12Mon
13Tue9:264.59:185.73:220.03:090.96:217:17New Moon13Tue
14Wed10:024.39:435.93:56-0.33:331.16:197:17New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:414.110:106.04:32-0.53:571.46:187:18New Moon15Thu
16Fri11:243.810:416.05:11-0.54:221.76:177:19Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:173.45:56-0.44:482.06:167:20Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:223.16:49-0.25:192.36:157:20Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:035.52:483.07:53-0.16:102.76:137:21Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:065.24:293.29:090.18:062.96:127:22First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:324.85:333.710:250.110:212.76:117:22First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:094.76:134.311:270.011:462.06:107:23First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:314.86:494.912:16-0.16:097:24Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat6:384.87:235.512:481.212:590.06:087:25Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:364.97:576.01:400.31:380.26:077:25Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:284.88:316.42:28-0.42:150.56:067:26Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:184.79:066.63:13-0.92:510.86:057:27Full Moon27Tue
28Wed10:054.59:416.73:57-1.13:251.16:047:28Full Moon28Wed
29Thu10:534.210:166.54:40-1.23:591.56:037:28Full Moon29Thu
30Fri11:433.910:536.15:24-1.04:341.96:027:29Waning Gibbous30Fri
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 3:59 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 19% 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 Waxing Crescent (19% 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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