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 39m at 6:26 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:30 am (6.0 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 - Apr 2042

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:435.18:454.61:541.72:26-0.26:357:08Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:195.29:024.82:251.22:49-0.16:347:09Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu8:515.19:215.12:550.83:100.16:337:10Full Moon3Thu
4Fri9:235.09:395.33:240.53:290.36:327:11Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:544.79:595.43:540.23:480.66:307:11Full Moon5Sat
6Sun10:264.410:185.54:260.14:060.96:297:12Full Moon6Sun
7Mon11:014.010:385.54:590.04:231.36:287:13Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:413.610:595.45:350.14:381.76:267:13Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:323.16:180.24:482.06:257:14Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu1:462.77:130.44:532.46:247:15Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri12:005.18:290.56:237:16Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat12:564.810:070.56:227:16Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:454.67:053.511:250.110:483.16:207:17Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:414.77:104.012:17-0.26:197:18Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:565.07:314.512:072.412:59-0.56:187:18Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:555.47:575.11:011.61:37-0.66:177:19Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:485.58:275.71:500.72:12-0.56:167:20Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri8:385.58:586.32:37-0.12:46-0.36:147:21New Moon18Fri
19Sat9:275.39:316.63:23-0.73:190.16:137:21New Moon19Sat
20Sun10:174.910:056.84:09-1.13:520.66:127:22New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:104.410:426.74:57-1.34:251.26:117:23Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:083.95:48-1.14:591.86:107:23Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed1:183.46:44-0.85:362.36:097:24Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:075.82:523.27:49-0.46:222.86:087:25Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:035.25:153.39:080.07:583.26:077:26First Quarter25Fri
26Sat2:224.66:203.710:350.210:343.16:067:26First Quarter26Sat
27Sun4:014.36:524.011:420.26:057:27First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:264.37:164.412:042.612:300.26:037:28First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:264.47:374.712:542.11:050.36:027:29Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:144.47:565.01:331.51:330.56:017:29Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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 9:28 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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