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 1h 09m 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 - Feb 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:216.08:273.812:052.51:51-0.96:425:21Waxing Gibbous1Sat
2Sun7:076.28:544.012:582.32:27-1.16:425:22Waxing Gibbous2Sun
3Mon7:476.39:204.11:402.12:58-1.16:415:23Full Moon3Mon
4Tue8:236.39:454.22:161.83:26-1.06:405:24Full Moon4Tue
5Wed8:556.110:104.32:501.73:52-0.86:395:25Full Moon5Wed
6Thu9:265.910:364.33:231.64:17-0.56:395:26Full Moon6Thu
7Fri9:575.511:024.43:571.54:41-0.26:385:27Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat10:285.011:284.44:331.55:020.36:375:28Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun11:004.411:554.45:141.65:220.76:365:29Waning Gibbous9Sun
10Mon11:383.76:031.75:381.26:355:29Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue12:254.512:303.07:091.85:481.76:345:30Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed1:034.52:292.48:521.75:472.26:335:31Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu2:034.510:461.26:335:32Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:304.711:530.56:325:33Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat4:455.17:383.312:39-0.26:315:34Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun5:435.67:543.71:17-0.86:305:35Waning Crescent16Sun
17Mon6:336.28:174.012:182.41:53-1.36:295:36Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:196.78:454.41:071.92:27-1.66:285:36New Moon18Tue
19Wed8:036.99:154.71:531.43:01-1.76:265:37New Moon19Wed
20Thu8:466.99:485.12:370.93:35-1.56:255:38New Moon20Thu
21Fri9:306.510:225.33:240.64:09-1.16:245:39New Moon21Fri
22Sat10:165.910:595.54:130.44:42-0.56:235:40Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun11:075.011:395.65:070.45:140.26:225:41Waxing Crescent23Sun
24Mon12:064.06:090.55:471.06:215:42Waxing Crescent24Mon
25Tue12:255.51:253.17:250.66:211.86:205:42First Quarter25Tue
26Wed1:205.33:502.79:090.67:082.56:195:43First Quarter26Wed
27Thu2:365.16:363.110:560.29:242.96:185:44First Quarter27Thu
28Fri4:055.07:173.512:06-0.26:165:45First Quarter28Fri
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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