Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 9:03 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 56m at 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 - May 2045

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon10:214.29:476.54:11-1.03:301.56:007:30Full Moon1Mon
2Tue11:083.910:186.24:52-1.03:591.85:597:31Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:593.610:515.95:35-0.84:282.25:587:32Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu12:563.36:20-0.44:562.55:577:32Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri2:053.17:100.05:262.85:577:33Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat12:065.03:403.28:080.36:163.15:567:34Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun1:004.55:163.49:140.68:193.25:557:35Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon2:194.15:503.710:200.710:343.05:547:35Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:553.96:134.011:120.811:512.55:537:36Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed5:153.86:354.411:520.85:527:37Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu6:163.96:574.912:401.912:250.95:527:38Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri7:083.97:215.31:211.212:561.15:517:38Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:564.07:475.81:590.61:261.35:507:39Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:414.08:156.12:37-0.11:571.45:497:40Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:264.08:466.53:15-0.62:291.65:497:40New Moon15Mon
16Tue10:123.99:206.73:55-1.03:021.95:487:41New Moon16Tue
17Wed11:013.89:586.74:37-1.23:372.15:487:42New Moon17Wed
18Thu11:553.610:416.65:24-1.24:162.35:477:43Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri12:553.56:15-1.15:032.55:467:43Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat2:013.67:10-0.96:072.75:467:44Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:285.93:103.78:09-0.67:342.85:457:45Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:375.34:144.19:10-0.39:182.75:457:45First Quarter22Mon
23Tue2:594.75:064.610:100.010:562.15:447:46First Quarter23Tue
24Wed4:264.35:495.211:040.45:447:47First Quarter24Wed
25Thu5:474.16:285.712:111.411:51 AM0.75:437:47Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri6:574.07:056.11:100.612:331.15:437:48Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:593.97:406.42:01-0.11:131.45:437:48Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:533.98:156.52:46-0.61:511.75:427:49Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon9:423.88:506.63:27-0.92:282.05:427:50Full Moon29Mon
30Tue10:273.89:246.54:06-1.03:032.25:417:50Full Moon30Tue
31Wed11:113.79:586.34:45-0.93:382.45:417:51Full Moon31Wed
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 6:11 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 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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