Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : in 4h 26m at 5:16 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:21 pm (6.6 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 - Dec 2080

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:593.811:21 AM6.05:013.07:04-0.46:334:42Waning Gibbous1Sun
2Mon2:084.012:325.46:333.18:04-0.16:344:42Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue3:114.41:564.88:222.99:040.36:354:42Third Quarter3Tue
4Wed4:024.93:264.410:012.29:580.66:364:42Third Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:455.54:484.111:141.410:451.06:374:42Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri5:236.06:004.012:120.66:374:42Waning Crescent6Fri
7Sat5:596.47:024.01:01-0.16:384:42Waning Crescent7Sat
8Sun6:346.67:554.012:061.71:44-0.66:394:42Waning Crescent8Sun
9Mon7:086.78:423.912:442.02:24-0.86:404:42New Moon9Mon
10Tue7:426.79:253.91:202.23:02-0.96:404:43New Moon10Tue
11Wed8:166.610:073.81:552.43:38-0.96:414:43New Moon11Wed
12Thu8:496.410:493.72:292.54:16-0.76:424:43New Moon12Thu
13Fri9:226.211:343.73:032.74:54-0.56:424:43Waxing Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:565.83:382.85:33-0.26:434:44Waxing Crescent14Sat
15Sun12:213.610:32 AM5.44:192.96:130.16:444:44Waxing Crescent15Sun
16Mon1:103.711:12 AM5.05:123.16:540.56:444:44Waxing Crescent16Mon
17Tue2:023.812:004.46:263.17:360.86:454:45First Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:534.01:083.98:053.08:211.26:454:45First Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:374.42:463.49:502.69:081.56:464:46First Quarter19Thu
20Fri4:134.84:233.211:021.99:541.76:464:46First Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:475.25:423.211:541.210:392.06:474:47Waxing Gibbous21Sat
22Sun5:215.76:463.412:380.46:474:47Waxing Gibbous22Sun
23Mon5:576.17:393.61:20-0.36:484:48Waxing Gibbous23Mon
24Tue6:366.68:253.812:072.22:01-0.96:484:48Waxing Gibbous24Tue
25Wed7:187.09:093.912:532.32:43-1.46:484:49Full Moon25Wed
26Thu8:017.29:534.01:402.23:26-1.66:494:50Full Moon26Thu
27Fri8:467.310:394.02:272.24:10-1.76:494:50Full Moon27Fri
28Sat9:337.111:274.13:162.14:55-1.56:494:51Waning Gibbous28Sat
29Sun10:236.74:102.15:41-1.16:504:52Waning Gibbous29Sun
30Mon12:174.311:17 AM6.05:132.26:26-0.66:504:52Waning Gibbous30Mon
31Tue1:084.512:185.26:272.27:060.06:504:53Third Quarter31Tue
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 8:18 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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