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 3h 17m 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 - Jun 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:413.65:58-0.74:462.75:417:51Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:383.56:42-0.35:262.95:417:52Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon2:413.57:290.06:203.15:417:53Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:304.93:503.68:190.37:403.25:407:53Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:274.54:453.89:120.69:253.15:407:54First Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:404.05:234.210:040.911:022.75:407:54First Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:073.75:524.510:501.15:407:55First Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:253.66:194.912:072.111:30 AM1.35:407:55First Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:303.66:465.412:551.512:061.55:407:56Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon7:283.67:145.81:380.812:411.75:407:56Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:213.77:456.22:180.21:161.95:407:56Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed9:093.88:196.52:57-0.41:542.05:407:57Full Moon12Wed
13Thu9:563.88:566.83:37-0.92:322.15:407:57Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:433.99:366.94:19-1.23:132.35:407:58Full Moon14Fri
15Sat11:333.910:196.95:04-1.43:572.45:407:58Full Moon15Sat
16Sun12:263.95:51-1.34:462.55:407:58Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon1:213.96:40-1.25:452.65:407:58Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:006.32:174.17:31-0.86:582.75:407:59Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:015.73:154.48:23-0.48:252.65:417:59Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:115.04:114.89:170.110:042.35:417:59Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:344.35:015.310:110.511:321.65:417:59Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat5:033.95:475.711:031.05:418:00Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun6:263.76:296.112:420.911:52 AM1.45:418:00Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon7:403.77:106.41:390.212:381.85:428:00Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:413.77:496.62:28-0.41:222.15:428:00Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:323.88:276.63:11-0.72:052.35:428:00New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:163.99:046.63:50-0.92:462.45:438:00New Moon27Thu
28Fri10:563.99:406.54:27-0.93:252.55:438:00New Moon28Fri
29Sat11:363.910:166.35:03-0.84:022.55:448:00New Moon29Sat
30Sun12:153.85:39-0.64:392.65:448:00Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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