Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Simeon, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Simeon, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:53 am (0.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 48m at 5:54 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:46 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9412553
Common Questions About Tides

San Simeon, CA Tides - Sep 1934

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:283.44:054.99:403.35:366:33Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun7:303.75:155.012:060.511:15 AM3.25:376:31Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon8:033.86:145.11:000.312:203.05:376:30Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:274.07:035.21:410.21:072.75:386:28Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:484.17:435.32:140.21:452.45:396:27Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:084.28:195.32:420.22:192.15:406:26Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri9:284.48:535.33:070.32:531.85:416:24New Moon7Fri
8Sat9:484.69:285.13:310.43:291.65:416:23New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:094.810:054.83:540.74:061.45:426:21New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:325.010:464.54:171.04:461.25:436:20New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:565.111:324.14:401.45:301.05:446:18Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed11:245.25:031.86:190.95:446:17Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:273.711:56 AM5.35:272.37:180.95:456:15Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:413.312:385.35:522.68:330.85:466:14First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:383.11:365.36:223.09:570.55:476:13First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:565.211:100.25:476:11First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:403.64:215.410:003.35:486:10First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:113.95:355.612:09-0.111:31 AM2.95:496:08Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:404.36:395.812:58-0.312:372.45:506:07Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:084.67:365.81:40-0.41:331.75:506:05Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:385.18:295.82:18-0.32:241.15:516:04Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:095.49:195.52:540.03:140.65:526:02Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:415.710:115.13:290.44:030.35:536:01Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:145.911:064.64:031.04:530.15:535:59Full Moon24Mon
25Tue10:495.94:371.65:450.15:545:58Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:054.211:25 AM5.85:122.16:390.25:555:56Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:133.812:055.55:472.77:400.45:565:55Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:443.512:515.26:263.18:530.65:575:53Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:383.51:534.87:273.410:110.75:575:52Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun6:033.73:184.69:353.511:180.75:585:51Third Quarter30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9412553)

Common Questions About San Simeon, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in San Simeon, CA today?

Slack tide in San Simeon, CA is approximately 9:53 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 Simeon, CA?

San Simeon, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Simeon, 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 Simeon, CA?

Tide predictions for San Simeon, 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 Simeon, CA?

Tide data for San Simeon, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9412553. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9412553.

What is the moon phase in San Simeon, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over San Simeon, CA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places San Simeon, 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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