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 38m 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 - Mar 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:465.23:032.68:300.76:052.56:145:46Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:544.810:270.56:135:47Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon3:304.67:203.411:460.210:533.06:125:48Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:564.87:353.712:37-0.26:115:48Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed5:565.17:503.912:032.61:14-0.46:105:49Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:405.38:054.112:442.21:43-0.56:085:50Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:155.58:214.31:151.82:07-0.56:075:51Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:475.68:384.51:441.42:28-0.56:065:51New Moon8Sat
9Sun9:165.69:574.83:141.13:49-0.37:056:52New Moon9Sun
10Mon9:455.410:175.03:440.84:09-0.17:036:53New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:155.110:385.14:150.64:280.27:026:54New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:464.710:595.24:480.54:460.67:016:54Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu11:204.211:215.35:230.45:021.06:596:55Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:593.611:465.26:040.55:151.46:586:56Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:533.06:550.65:241.96:576:57Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:195.12:312.58:060.85:222.26:566:57First Quarter16Sun
17Mon1:084.99:550.76:546:58First Quarter17Mon
18Tue2:384.811:350.36:536:59First Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:354.97:443.512:36-0.36:527:00First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:565.47:594.01:21-0.86:507:00Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri6:565.98:224.612:562.01:59-1.16:497:01Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:496.28:505.11:471.22:34-1.26:487:02Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:376.39:205.62:340.53:08-1.06:467:02Full Moon23Sun
24Mon9:236.19:516.03:20-0.13:40-0.76:457:03Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:085.610:236.34:05-0.64:10-0.26:447:04Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:555.010:566.34:51-0.74:400.46:427:05Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu11:464.311:316.15:40-0.75:091.16:417:05Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:443.66:33-0.45:361.76:407:06Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:095.72:003.07:340.05:582.36:397:07Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:545.18:540.46:377:07Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon1:594.610:410.56:367:08Third Quarter31Mon
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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