Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 5:23 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 31m at 12:39 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - May 2012

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:564.36:485.012:131.712:180.56:007:30Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed6:564.57:225.71:050.912:590.55:597:31Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:514.67:586.21:530.11:390.65:587:32Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri8:434.78:356.72:39-0.72:190.75:577:32Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:344.79:157.03:25-1.22:590.95:577:33Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:254.69:577.14:12-1.63:411.25:567:34Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:184.410:416.95:01-1.64:241.45:557:35Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:164.15:52-1.45:121.85:547:35Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:184.06:47-1.16:092.15:537:36Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:255.92:273.97:45-0.67:202.45:527:37Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:285.23:414.08:48-0.28:512.55:527:37Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:434.64:504.39:550.210:372.35:517:38Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun4:104.25:434.710:570.511:591.85:507:39Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon5:314.06:245.011:490.85:497:40Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue6:383.96:595.312:571.212:311.05:497:40Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed7:333.97:295.51:420.71:071.35:487:41Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu8:193.97:585.72:200.31:391.55:477:42Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:593.98:265.92:530.02:091.65:477:42Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat9:363.98:546.03:25-0.32:391.85:467:43New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:113.99:226.03:56-0.43:081.95:467:44New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:483.89:516.04:29-0.53:382.05:457:45New Moon21Mon
22Tue11:273.710:215.95:03-0.54:082.25:457:45New Moon22Tue
23Wed12:103.65:40-0.44:412.35:447:46Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:583.66:19-0.25:192.55:447:47Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:493.67:010.06:102.75:437:47Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:135.02:453.77:460.27:242.85:437:48Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:104.63:434.08:370.59:012.75:427:48First Quarter27Sun
28Mon2:264.24:354.49:320.710:382.25:427:49First Quarter28Mon
29Tue4:003.85:204.910:280.911:511.55:427:50First Quarter29Tue
30Wed5:273.86:025.511:211.15:417:50Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu6:403.96:446.112:500.612:111.25:417:51Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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 3:01 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 10% 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 (10% 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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