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 (tomorrow) : 6:18 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 49m at 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 - May 2081

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:244.06:454.011:440.56:007:30Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:374.17:034.412:132.512:230.65:597:31Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:324.17:224.712:561.912:530.75:587:32Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:194.27:425.11:321.31:200.85:577:33Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon8:014.28:045.52:070.81:461.05:567:33Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:414.18:275.82:400.22:111.25:567:34Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:214.08:526.13:14-0.22:371.45:557:35New Moon7Wed
8Thu10:023.99:196.33:50-0.53:031.75:547:36New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:453.79:496.34:28-0.83:301.95:537:36New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:353.510:236.35:09-0.83:582.25:527:37Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:333.35:56-0.84:292.45:517:38Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:423.26:50-0.65:092.75:517:39Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue3:013.37:50-0.46:203.05:507:39Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:565.44:183.68:55-0.38:173.15:497:40First Quarter14Wed
15Thu2:175.05:104.110:01-0.110:152.75:497:41First Quarter15Thu
16Fri3:494.65:504.610:580.011:392.05:487:41First Quarter16Fri
17Sat5:134.56:255.311:460.25:477:42Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:254.47:005.812:421.112:290.55:477:43Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:284.37:346.31:360.31:080.85:467:43Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:264.28:106.72:25-0.41:461.25:467:44Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed9:194.18:456.83:10-1.02:231.55:457:45Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:094.09:216.83:54-1.23:001.85:457:45Full Moon22Thu
23Fri10:593.89:576.64:37-1.23:362.15:447:46Full Moon23Fri
24Sat11:503.710:346.25:20-1.14:132.45:447:47Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:453.56:05-0.84:512.65:437:47Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:433.56:52-0.45:352.85:437:48Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue2:473.57:410.06:343.05:427:49Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed12:454.93:533.68:320.37:573.15:427:49Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu1:464.44:473.99:250.69:443.05:427:50Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri3:033.95:234.210:160.911:182.65:417:51Third Quarter30Fri
31Sat4:293.65:534.611:001.15:417:51Third Quarter31Sat
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 2:49 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 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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