Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 5:16 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 49m at 12:03 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Aug 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:014.310:106.24:44-0.34:022.26:037:46Full Moon1Thu
2Fri11:284.410:406.05:10-0.24:362.16:047:45Full Moon2Fri
3Sat11:554.611:105.65:350.05:132.16:057:44Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun12:234.75:590.45:552.16:057:43Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:524.86:220.86:452.16:067:42Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:244.41:254.96:441.37:492.16:077:41Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:183.72:065.17:051.89:201.96:077:41Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:543.13:035.27:302.311:061.46:087:40Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:312.94:185.58:132.86:097:39Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat7:273.35:315.912:250.710:33 AM3.16:097:38Waning Crescent10Sat
11Sun8:113.76:346.51:220.012:062.96:107:37Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:444.17:307.02:10-0.71:122.66:117:36Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:164.48:227.42:52-1.12:072.16:117:34New Moon13Tue
14Wed9:494.89:097.53:31-1.42:581.76:127:33New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:235.19:557.44:09-1.33:461.36:137:32New Moon15Thu
16Fri10:595.410:416.94:45-1.14:351.06:137:31New Moon16Fri
17Sat11:365.611:286.15:20-0.65:261.06:147:30Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun12:145.75:540.16:211.06:157:29Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:195.212:545.76:260.87:221.26:157:28Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:174.31:385.56:581.68:381.36:167:27First Quarter20Tue
21Wed2:343.52:315.37:292.310:201.36:177:26First Quarter21Wed
22Thu4:583.13:435.28:063.06:177:24First Quarter22Thu
23Fri7:493.55:055.212:001.010:10 AM3.46:187:23First Quarter23Fri
24Sat8:233.86:135.41:050.612:023.36:197:22Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun8:434.17:055.61:500.31:023.16:197:21Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:594.27:465.92:250.11:422.76:207:19Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:154.48:216.12:530.02:152.46:217:18Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed9:334.68:526.23:19-0.12:462.06:217:17Full Moon28Wed
29Thu9:534.89:226.23:42-0.13:171.86:227:16Full Moon29Thu
30Fri10:145.09:526.04:040.03:481.56:237:14Full Moon30Fri
31Sat10:365.210:225.74:270.24:221.46:237:13Full Moon31Sat
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 2:39 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% 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 Waxing Crescent (8% 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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