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 3h 26m 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 - Dec 2041

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:224.83:414.510:132.410:180.56:334:42First Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:005.44:594.411:211.511:030.76:344:42Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue5:366.06:064.412:160.66:354:42Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed6:126.67:064.31:05-0.26:354:42Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu6:486.98:004.312:241.31:51-0.86:364:42Waxing Gibbous5Thu
6Fri7:247.18:504.21:031.72:34-1.16:374:42Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:007.19:384.11:411.93:16-1.26:384:42Full Moon7Sat
8Sun8:377.010:284.02:192.23:58-1.16:384:42Full Moon8Sun
9Mon9:146.711:203.82:572.54:40-0.96:394:42Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:526.23:352.75:24-0.56:404:43Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed12:143.710:32 AM5.74:182.96:10-0.16:414:43Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu1:133.711:16 AM5.25:113.16:570.36:414:43Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri2:173.812:094.66:243.27:470.76:424:43Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat3:174.01:184.18:043.28:391.06:434:44Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun4:024.32:473.79:512.89:281.36:434:44Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon4:364.64:143.511:032.210:111.56:444:44Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue5:055.05:253.411:521.610:491.76:444:45Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed5:335.46:253.512:330.96:454:45Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu6:025.87:173.61:110.36:464:46Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri6:326.18:023.712:022.11:47-0.36:464:46Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat7:056.48:443.812:392.22:24-0.76:474:47New Moon21Sat
22Sun7:406.79:263.91:172.33:03-1.16:474:47New Moon22Sun
23Mon8:176.910:103.91:562.33:43-1.26:484:48New Moon23Mon
24Tue8:576.910:563.92:372.34:26-1.36:484:48New Moon24Tue
25Wed9:406.711:463.93:212.45:10-1.16:484:49Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu10:286.44:132.55:57-0.96:494:49Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri12:374.111:22 AM5.85:172.56:44-0.46:494:50Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat1:324.312:265.06:372.67:340.16:494:51First Quarter28Sat
29Sun2:284.61:454.38:142.38:280.66:504:51First Quarter29Sun
30Mon3:235.13:223.79:541.89:241.16:504:52First Quarter30Mon
31Tue4:145.64:573.411:141.010:121.66:504:53First 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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