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 2h 21m 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 - Jan 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed4:566.06:223.412:160.16:504:53Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu5:426.37:293.61:08-0.56:514:54Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri6:276.68:203.81:53-1.06:514:55Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:096.79:023.912:482.22:34-1.26:514:56Full Moon4Sat
5Sun7:506.79:393.91:342.33:11-1.26:514:57Full Moon5Sun
6Mon8:296.610:164.02:162.33:47-1.16:514:57Full Moon6Mon
7Tue9:056.410:513.92:542.24:22-0.96:514:58Full Moon7Tue
8Wed9:416.111:273.93:322.24:55-0.66:514:59Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu10:165.74:112.35:27-0.26:515:00Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:043.910:51 AM5.24:552.45:580.26:515:01Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:414.011:29 AM4.65:462.56:280.66:515:02Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:214.112:143.96:512.56:581.16:515:02Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:054.21:213.28:212.47:301.66:515:03Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue2:544.43:172.810:082.08:112.06:505:04Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:454.75:202.711:251.39:172.46:505:05Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:335.06:473.012:170.66:505:06Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri5:195.47:353.312:590.06:505:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat6:035.98:093.51:37-0.66:495:08Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun6:466.38:423.812:222.52:14-1.26:495:09Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon7:296.79:154.01:102.32:51-1.56:495:10New Moon20Mon
21Tue8:117.09:494.21:552.03:28-1.76:485:11New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:547.110:264.32:401.84:06-1.76:485:12New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:386.911:054.53:271.64:43-1.46:485:13Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri10:246.311:464.74:181.55:21-1.06:475:14Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:145.55:161.55:58-0.36:475:14Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:304.912:124.66:231.56:370.46:465:15First Quarter26Sun
27Mon1:195.11:263.67:461.47:191.26:465:16First Quarter27Mon
28Tue2:165.23:162.99:321.18:131.96:455:17First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:215.45:322.911:080.59:332.46:445:18First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:275.67:053.212:18-0.16:445:19Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:285.87:533.61:09-0.66:435:20Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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