Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 25m at 6:53 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:544.210:206.44:41-1.04:051.46:007:30New Moon1Wed
2Thu11:453.810:536.15:25-0.94:341.95:597:31Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:453.46:12-0.65:032.45:587:32Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:583.27:04-0.25:302.85:577:32Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:065.23:573.28:040.26:043.15:577:33Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon12:584.76:023.49:180.58:143.45:567:34First Quarter6Mon
7Tue2:184.26:263.710:340.610:493.25:557:35First Quarter7Tue
8Wed3:594.06:444.011:320.65:547:35First Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:194.07:024.412:032.712:120.65:537:36First Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:184.17:204.712:472.112:450.75:527:37Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:064.27:405.11:251.51:130.85:527:38Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun7:504.28:025.52:000.91:400.95:517:38Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:324.28:255.82:350.32:061.15:507:39Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue9:134.28:516.13:11-0.22:331.35:497:40Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:554.19:186.43:47-0.63:011.65:497:40Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:413.99:496.54:26-0.83:301.95:487:41Full Moon16Thu
17Fri11:323.710:246.45:09-1.04:012.15:487:42Full Moon17Fri
18Sat12:313.55:58-0.94:352.45:477:42Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun1:403.46:52-0.85:202.75:467:43Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon2:583.47:53-0.66:333.05:467:44Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:025.54:153.78:59-0.48:253.15:457:45Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:245.05:114.210:06-0.210:212.75:457:45Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:564.65:534.811:040.011:452.05:447:46Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:194.56:305.311:520.25:447:47Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat6:304.47:055.912:481.212:350.45:437:47Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun7:324.37:396.31:410.41:140.85:437:48Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:294.28:136.62:28-0.31:511.15:437:48Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue9:204.18:476.73:12-0.82:271.55:427:49New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:094.09:206.73:54-1.03:021.85:427:50New Moon29Wed
30Thu10:573.89:546.54:34-1.03:362.15:417:50New Moon30Thu
31Fri11:473.710:296.25:15-0.94:112.45:417:51New Moon31Fri
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 10:12 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 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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