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 4h 40m 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 - Sep 2044

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:243.96:125.21:040.812:093.46:247:12Waxing Gibbous1Thu
2Fri8:324.17:015.51:430.512:593.06:247:11Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat8:444.37:405.92:140.21:362.66:257:10Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:594.58:146.12:400.02:092.26:267:08Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon9:174.88:466.23:040.02:411.86:267:07Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:375.19:176.13:270.03:141.56:277:06Full Moon6Tue
7Wed9:595.39:505.93:500.13:481.26:277:04Full Moon7Wed
8Thu10:225.610:245.64:130.34:241.06:287:03Full Moon8Thu
9Fri10:475.811:025.14:350.75:040.86:297:02Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat11:145.911:484.44:571.25:490.86:297:00Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun11:455.95:181.76:440.96:306:59Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon12:473.812:245.85:372.27:571.06:316:58Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue2:183.21:205.75:542.79:390.96:316:56Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed2:475.511:200.66:326:55Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu7:153.74:325.69:573.56:336:54Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri7:274.15:516.012:260.111:47 AM3.16:336:52Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:514.66:526.41:15-0.312:512.46:346:51Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:185.07:446.61:55-0.51:421.76:346:50Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon8:465.58:306.62:31-0.62:281.16:356:48New Moon19Mon
20Tue9:145.99:136.43:03-0.43:110.66:366:47New Moon20Tue
21Wed9:436.29:556.03:330.03:520.36:366:45New Moon21Wed
22Thu10:126.310:375.44:010.44:340.26:376:44New Moon22Thu
23Fri10:406.311:204.84:271.05:160.36:386:43Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat11:096.14:511.66:010.56:386:41Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun12:094.111:37 AM5.85:112.26:520.86:396:40Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon1:113.612:075.45:232.77:561.16:406:39Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue2:513.212:465.05:003.19:311.36:406:37First Quarter27Tue
28Wed2:084.611:161.26:416:36First Quarter28Wed
29Thu8:003.94:164.510:193.86:426:35First Quarter29Thu
30Fri7:404.15:374.812:160.912:023.46:426:33First Quarter30Fri
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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