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 4h 29m 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 - Jul 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:015.01:454.37:040.57:032.55:448:00Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri12:414.52:264.47:350.98:112.65:448:00Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat1:313.83:114.58:061.39:402.45:458:00Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:473.34:004.88:431.811:151.95:458:00Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:412.94:515.19:342.25:468:00Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue6:243.05:405.512:241.310:40 AM2.45:468:00Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed7:383.26:275.91:160.711:44 AM2.55:477:59Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu8:273.57:136.42:010.012:412.55:477:59Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:073.87:596.82:41-0.61:352.45:487:59Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:434.18:437.23:21-1.02:252.25:487:59New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:204.39:287.33:59-1.33:141.95:497:59New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:594.610:137.24:38-1.44:031.85:507:58New Moon12Mon
13Tue11:394.811:006.85:17-1.34:541.65:507:58Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:225.05:57-1.05:511.65:517:58Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:065.36:36-0.46:541.65:517:57Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:455.31:545.47:160.28:071.65:527:57First Quarter16Fri
17Sat1:504.42:485.67:580.99:361.45:527:56First Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:133.63:495.78:471.611:131.15:537:56First Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:043.24:545.89:512.25:547:55First Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:523.35:556.012:330.511:08 AM2.55:547:55Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:063.66:496.21:330.012:182.65:557:54Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu8:513.97:376.32:20-0.31:162.65:567:54Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri9:244.18:196.42:59-0.52:042.45:567:53Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:524.28:566.53:33-0.62:442.35:577:52Full Moon24Sat
25Sun10:194.39:296.44:02-0.53:192.15:587:52Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:454.510:016.24:30-0.43:542.05:587:51Full Moon26Mon
27Tue11:124.610:325.94:56-0.24:281.95:597:50Full Moon27Tue
28Wed11:404.611:035.55:220.05:041.96:007:50Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:084.75:460.45:432.06:007:49Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:384.86:100.86:282.06:017:48Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat12:104.51:094.86:321.27:232.16:027:47Waning Gibbous31Sat
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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