Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 11:34 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 09m at 3:57 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - Nov 2082

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:345.66:494.71:130.912:571.16:064:57Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:565.97:284.612:391.21:300.66:074:56Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:186.18:054.51:031.42:010.36:084:55Full Moon3Tue
4Wed7:406.28:414.31:261.72:310.06:094:54Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:036.39:174.11:482.03:03-0.16:104:54Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:266.39:573.92:112.23:37-0.16:114:53Full Moon6Fri
7Sat8:516.210:433.72:332.54:140.06:124:52Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun9:186.111:393.52:532.74:570.16:134:51Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon9:505.83:122.95:460.36:134:51Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:513.410:29 AM5.53:313.16:440.56:144:50Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed11:245.27:480.66:154:49Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:523.712:484.86:493.68:530.66:164:49Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:204.22:294.59:103.39:470.76:174:48Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:464.73:574.510:302.510:330.76:184:47Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:145.35:084.611:271.611:130.86:194:47Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon5:446.06:094.612:170.66:204:46Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:176.67:074.61:05-0.26:214:46Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed6:537.18:014.612:301.31:52-1.06:224:45New Moon18Wed
19Thu7:317.58:544.51:101.52:39-1.46:224:45New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:127.69:484.31:501.83:27-1.66:234:45New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:547.510:454.12:322.14:17-1.46:244:44Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun9:407.111:474.03:172.45:10-1.16:254:44Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:306.54:072.76:05-0.76:264:43Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:543.911:27 AM5.95:102.97:04-0.26:274:43Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:064.012:325.26:323.18:040.36:284:43First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:154.31:514.58:183.19:050.76:294:43First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:084.63:194.110:042.69:571.06:294:42First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:485.04:383.911:142.010:401.36:304:42First Quarter28Sat
29Sun5:195.35:443.812:051.46:314:42Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:475.66:403.812:450.86:324:42Waxing Gibbous30Mon
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 7:45 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (53% illuminated). This places San Diego, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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