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 1h 27m 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 - Sep 2076

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue11:325.111:275.15:180.75:311.56:247:12Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed11:595.15:401.16:151.66:247:11Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu12:074.512:295.16:021.67:101.76:257:09Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri1:013.91:085.16:242.18:261.76:267:08First Quarter4Fri
5Sat2:263.32:045.16:522.610:091.56:267:07First Quarter5Sat
6Sun4:473.23:295.27:443.011:380.96:277:05First Quarter6Sun
7Mon6:373.54:585.510:203.26:287:04First Quarter7Mon
8Tue7:244.06:076.012:400.311:53 AM2.96:287:03Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:584.47:056.51:29-0.312:552.46:297:01Waxing Gibbous9Wed
10Thu8:314.97:566.92:11-0.71:471.86:307:00Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri9:045.38:447.12:51-0.92:361.36:306:59Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:385.79:307.03:28-0.93:220.86:316:57Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:136.010:166.74:04-0.74:090.56:316:56Full Moon13Sun
14Mon10:496.211:036.04:39-0.24:560.46:326:55Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue11:266.211:545.35:140.45:470.46:336:53Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed12:056.05:481.16:430.66:336:52Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu12:524.512:485.76:231.87:480.96:346:51Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri2:063.81:395.47:022.59:131.16:356:49Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat4:083.52:485.07:593.110:571.16:356:48Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:363.74:194.910:063.46:366:47Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon7:274.15:395.012:130.811:55 AM3.36:376:45Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue7:554.46:365.31:040.612:522.96:376:44Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed8:164.67:205.51:420.41:292.56:386:42Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu8:354.87:575.72:120.32:012.16:386:41Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:545.08:305.82:380.32:311.76:396:40Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat9:145.29:015.83:020.33:011.36:406:38New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:355.49:335.73:250.43:321.16:406:37New Moon27Sun
28Mon9:575.610:055.53:470.64:040.96:416:36New Moon28Mon
29Tue10:195.710:395.14:090.94:390.86:426:34New Moon29Tue
30Wed10:425.811:184.74:311.35:160.76:426:33Waxing Crescent30Wed
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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