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 (tomorrow) : 1:41 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 58m at 5:50 pm (5.4 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 2086

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:013.65:40-0.44:362.16:007:30Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:563.46:26-0.35:092.35:597:31Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri2:003.37:17-0.15:582.65:587:32Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:265.23:143.48:160.17:212.85:577:33Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun1:354.84:253.79:220.29:192.75:577:33Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:064.45:184.310:270.311:002.25:567:34Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:394.36:004.911:230.35:557:35Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:564.46:395.512:101.412:110.45:547:35Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu7:024.47:186.11:080.512:560.65:537:36Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri8:014.57:576.61:59-0.31:380.75:527:37Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:544.58:376.92:47-0.92:200.95:527:38New Moon11Sat
12Sun9:454.59:177.03:33-1.33:021.25:517:38New Moon12Sun
13Mon10:354.39:576.94:19-1.53:431.45:507:39New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:264.210:396.65:05-1.44:251.75:497:40Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:204.05:52-1.15:102.15:497:41Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:183.86:40-0.76:002.45:487:41Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:105.52:203.87:31-0.37:022.65:487:42Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:034.93:283.88:250.28:212.85:477:43First Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:064.34:334.09:230.610:022.75:467:43First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:243.95:234.310:200.911:312.25:467:44First Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:493.66:014.611:111.25:457:45First Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:013.66:325.012:311.711:53 AM1.45:457:45Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu7:003.67:025.31:161.112:291.55:447:46Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri7:503.77:315.61:540.61:031.75:447:47Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat8:333.78:005.92:290.21:371.85:437:47Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:133.88:306.13:03-0.22:101.95:437:48Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:523.99:026.33:38-0.52:442.05:437:49Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:313.99:346.34:14-0.73:182.05:427:49Full Moon28Tue
29Wed11:123.910:096.34:51-0.83:542.15:427:50Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:573.810:476.25:31-0.84:332.25:427:50Waning Gibbous30Thu
31Fri12:463.96:13-0.75:192.45:417:51Waning Gibbous31Fri
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 9:45 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 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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