Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 1:44 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 38m at 9:16 am (3.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:50 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (4% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Aug 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:304.310:396.05:09-0.24:342.26:037:46New Moon1Sat
2Sun12:004.45:370.05:102.26:047:45Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon12:324.46:050.35:512.26:057:44Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue1:054.56:320.76:392.36:057:43Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:224.71:414.67:001.17:402.46:067:42Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu1:124.12:244.77:291.69:032.36:077:42First Quarter6Thu
7Fri2:283.53:184.98:042.010:441.96:077:41First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:273.24:235.29:012.46:087:40First Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:153.35:265.612:031.210:31 AM2.76:097:39First Quarter9Sun
10Mon7:273.66:236.21:020.511:49 AM2.76:097:38Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue8:164.07:166.71:51-0.212:532.56:107:37Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:564.48:067.22:35-0.81:482.26:117:36Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu9:344.78:547.53:17-1.22:391.86:117:35Full Moon13Thu
14Fri10:115.09:417.53:57-1.43:281.56:127:33Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:505.210:277.24:37-1.34:171.26:137:32Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:305.411:156.65:16-0.95:081.16:137:31Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon12:125.55:55-0.46:031.26:147:30Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:075.812:575.66:340.37:051.36:157:29Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:044.91:455.57:141.08:171.46:157:28Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu2:144.12:415.47:581.89:501.46:167:27Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri3:543.53:475.38:552.411:311.16:177:26Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat6:053.55:005.410:212.96:177:24Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:333.86:045.512:440.711:48 AM3.06:187:23Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:194.16:565.71:370.412:512.86:197:22Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:494.37:395.92:160.11:372.66:197:21Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed9:124.48:166.12:490.02:132.36:207:20Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:344.68:506.23:17-0.12:452.16:217:18New Moon27Thu
28Fri9:564.79:216.23:42-0.13:161.96:217:17New Moon28Fri
29Sat10:184.89:516.14:060.03:471.76:227:16New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:424.910:215.94:310.24:191.66:237:14New Moon30Sun
31Mon11:075.010:525.54:540.44:541.56:237:13Waxing Crescent31Mon
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 11:30 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 4% 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 Waning Crescent (4% 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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