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 28m 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 - Oct 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:153.212:325.45:122.99:141.16:436:32First Quarter1Tue
2Wed1:535.110:540.86:436:31First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:575.111:590.36:446:30First Quarter3Thu
4Fri7:094.15:265.511:323.36:456:29First Quarter4Fri
5Sat7:274.66:306.012:47-0.112:342.66:466:27Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun7:525.27:236.31:28-0.41:241.86:466:26Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:215.78:136.52:05-0.52:111.06:476:25Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:516.29:006.32:39-0.42:560.36:486:23Full Moon8Tue
9Wed9:236.69:476.03:130.03:41-0.26:486:22Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:556.910:355.43:450.44:27-0.46:496:21Full Moon10Thu
11Fri10:296.911:274.84:171.05:15-0.46:506:20Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat11:056.74:481.76:07-0.26:516:18Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun12:274.211:43 AM6.35:192.37:070.26:516:17Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon1:453.712:275.75:502.98:190.66:526:16Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue4:023.51:295.26:293.49:530.86:536:15Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:273.93:034.78:583.811:190.76:536:14Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu6:564.24:464.711:323.56:546:13Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri7:184.55:564.912:160.612:312.96:556:11Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat7:364.86:465.012:560.61:082.46:566:10Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:545.17:275.21:260.61:401.96:576:09Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:115.38:035.21:510.62:101.46:576:08Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue8:295.68:375.12:140.82:411.06:586:07Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:495.99:115.02:351.03:120.66:596:06New Moon23Wed
24Thu9:096.19:464.82:571.23:440.37:006:05New Moon24Thu
25Fri9:316.210:234.53:181.54:180.17:016:04New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:536.311:054.13:381.84:550.07:016:03New Moon26Sat
27Sun10:176.311:563.83:582.25:370.17:026:02Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon10:466.14:172.56:280.27:036:01Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue1:043.411:22 AM5.94:352.97:320.47:046:00Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed2:443.312:145.64:493.28:510.57:055:59First Quarter30Wed
31Thu1:415.210:130.47:065:58First Quarter31Thu
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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