Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Diego, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Diego, CA.
Next low tide : 10:50 am (2.9 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 33m at 7:36 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (72% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410170
Common Questions About Tides

San Diego, CA Tides - May 2085

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue2:484.05:483.710:280.810:572.76:007:30First Quarter1Tue
2Wed4:193.86:184.111:220.95:597:31First Quarter2Wed
3Thu5:333.86:434.512:052.212:030.95:587:32First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:313.97:074.912:521.612:371.05:577:33Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat7:214.07:325.31:311.01:081.15:567:33Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun8:054.17:585.62:080.51:381.25:557:34Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon8:474.18:266.02:44-0.12:091.35:557:35Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue9:284.18:566.33:20-0.52:401.55:547:36Full Moon8Tue
9Wed10:114.09:286.43:58-0.83:121.75:537:36Full Moon9Wed
10Thu10:563.910:046.54:39-1.03:461.85:527:37Full Moon10Thu
11Fri11:463.810:446.45:23-1.14:232.05:517:38Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:423.76:12-0.95:072.35:517:39Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:443.67:04-0.76:062.55:507:39Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon12:265.72:523.88:02-0.57:272.75:497:40Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue1:345.13:594.19:03-0.29:102.65:497:41Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed2:564.64:574.610:060.110:502.15:487:41Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:264.35:445.111:030.45:477:42Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:474.16:265.612:061.311:53 AM0.65:477:43Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat6:574.17:056.11:060.512:390.95:467:43Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun7:584.17:436.41:58-0.11:211.25:467:44Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon8:514.18:206.62:44-0.62:011.45:457:45New Moon21Mon
22Tue9:394.18:576.73:26-1.02:401.75:457:46New Moon22Tue
23Wed10:244.09:336.54:06-1.13:171.95:447:46New Moon23Wed
24Thu11:093.910:086.34:45-1.03:542.15:447:47New Moon24Thu
25Fri11:543.810:446.05:24-0.84:312.35:437:47Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat12:413.76:04-0.55:102.55:437:48Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun1:313.66:45-0.25:552.75:427:49Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon12:015.22:243.77:280.26:532.85:427:49Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue12:474.73:203.88:120.58:092.95:427:50First Quarter29Tue
30Wed1:434.24:154.08:590.99:472.75:417:51First Quarter30Wed
31Thu2:593.74:594.39:501.211:162.35:417:51First Quarter31Thu
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 9:13 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 72% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Gibbous (72% illuminated). This places San Diego, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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