Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 56m at 8:28 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:20 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Aug 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:163.04:325.29:042.76:037:46First Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:473.25:365.312:351.010:34 AM3.16:047:45Waxing Gibbous2Tue
3Wed8:383.66:315.51:320.611:59 AM3.26:047:44Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu9:033.87:185.82:130.212:593.06:057:44Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri9:223.97:586.02:470.01:442.86:067:43Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat9:404.18:336.23:16-0.22:212.56:067:42Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun10:014.39:056.43:42-0.32:552.36:077:41Full Moon7Sun
8Mon10:234.49:366.44:08-0.43:282.16:087:40Full Moon8Mon
9Tue10:484.610:076.24:33-0.34:021.96:087:39Full Moon9Tue
10Wed11:134.810:385.94:58-0.24:381.86:097:38Full Moon10Wed
11Thu11:404.911:125.55:220.15:171.76:107:37Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri12:075.15:460.56:021.76:107:36Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat12:385.26:081.06:571.76:117:35Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:394.11:155.36:301.58:091.76:127:34Third Quarter14Sun
15Mon1:503.42:045.46:532.19:511.46:127:33Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue4:002.93:155.57:212.611:330.96:137:32Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed6:483.14:415.88:563.16:147:30Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu7:473.65:566.212:440.211:23 AM3.16:147:29Waning Crescent18Thu
19Fri8:184.06:586.71:37-0.412:402.76:157:28Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat8:494.47:527.12:22-0.91:392.26:167:27Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun9:204.88:407.33:01-1.12:301.76:167:26New Moon21Sun
22Mon9:515.29:257.23:38-1.13:171.36:177:25New Moon22Mon
23Tue10:245.510:086.84:12-0.94:031.06:187:23New Moon23Tue
24Wed10:575.710:516.24:44-0.54:490.86:187:22Waxing Crescent24Wed
25Thu11:305.811:365.45:150.15:360.96:197:21Waxing Crescent25Thu
26Fri12:055.85:440.86:271.06:207:20Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat12:244.612:405.66:101.57:251.26:207:19Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun1:223.81:195.36:322.18:391.56:217:17First Quarter28Sun
29Mon2:483.22:095.06:442.710:291.56:227:16First Quarter29Mon
30Tue3:294.86:227:15First Quarter30Tue
31Wed5:044.912:071.26:237:13First Quarter31Wed
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 11:54 am — 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (38% illuminated). This places San Diego, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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