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 5h 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 - Aug 2010

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:543.81:474.96:521.78:392.16:027:47Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon2:013.22:374.97:132.110:241.96:037:46Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue4:152.83:455.17:402.611:541.36:047:45Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed6:423.04:595.49:212.96:047:44Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu7:423.46:015.912:540.711:22 AM2.96:057:43Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:143.86:556.41:390.012:322.76:067:42Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat8:444.17:456.92:20-0.51:282.36:067:41Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun9:164.58:327.22:57-0.92:191.86:077:41New Moon8Sun
9Mon9:484.99:187.33:34-1.23:081.46:087:40New Moon9Mon
10Tue10:235.310:037.14:10-1.13:561.06:087:39New Moon10Tue
11Wed10:595.610:506.64:45-0.94:460.86:097:38Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu11:385.911:405.85:21-0.45:400.86:107:37Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri12:206.05:570.26:390.86:117:36Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat12:354.91:065.96:330.97:471.06:117:34Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun1:414.11:595.87:121.79:121.16:127:33First Quarter15Sun
16Mon3:123.43:045.67:592.410:560.96:137:32First Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:323.34:255.59:192.96:137:31First Quarter17Tue
18Wed7:163.65:415.612:190.611:10 AM3.06:147:30Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:044.06:415.81:180.212:292.96:157:29Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:344.27:296.02:020.01:222.66:157:28Waxing Gibbous20Fri
21Sat8:574.48:086.22:37-0.12:022.26:167:27Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun9:194.68:426.23:05-0.12:362.06:177:25Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:404.89:136.13:30-0.13:071.76:177:24Full Moon23Mon
24Tue10:025.09:436.03:530.13:391.56:187:23Full Moon24Tue
25Wed10:245.110:135.74:150.34:111.46:197:22Full Moon25Wed
26Thu10:475.310:435.34:370.64:441.36:197:21Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri11:115.311:164.84:580.95:201.36:207:19Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat11:355.311:524.35:171.36:011.46:207:18Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun12:025.35:351.76:501.56:217:17Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:393.712:365.25:492.17:581.66:227:16Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:553.11:255.16:012.59:381.66:227:14Third Quarter31Tue
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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