Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Simeon, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in San Simeon, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 23m at 11:14 am (3.3 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - May 1935

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:034.18:386.02:51-0.62:221.25:136:50New Moon1Wed
2Thu9:593.99:136.13:38-1.03:001.65:126:51New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:563.89:516.04:26-1.23:391.95:116:52New Moon3Fri
4Sat11:543.610:315.85:13-1.24:202.35:106:53Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:543.56:02-1.05:052.55:086:53Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon2:003.46:51-0.75:562.85:076:54Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue3:113.47:44-0.46:582.95:076:55Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:504.54:153.58:420.08:283.05:066:56First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:534.15:043.79:390.210:082.75:056:57First Quarter9Thu
10Fri3:123.75:423.910:310.511:232.35:046:57First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:313.56:124.111:150.75:036:58First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:423.46:384.412:201.811:53 AM1.05:026:59Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:463.47:024.71:061.312:261.35:017:00Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:413.47:265.01:450.812:571.55:007:01Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:303.47:515.32:210.31:271.84:597:02Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:163.48:185.52:57-0.21:572.04:597:02Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:033.58:485.73:34-0.52:282.24:587:03Full Moon17Fri
18Sat10:523.49:225.84:14-0.83:022.44:577:04Full Moon18Sat
19Sun11:443.410:005.84:56-1.03:402.64:567:05Full Moon19Sun
20Mon12:373.45:41-1.14:252.74:567:05Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue1:333.46:28-1.15:202.84:557:06Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed2:313.67:18-0.96:292.84:557:07Waning Gibbous22Wed
23Thu12:295.13:253.88:11-0.77:562.84:547:08Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri1:364.64:134.19:05-0.49:372.44:537:08Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat2:594.14:554.69:580.011:021.84:537:09Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun4:273.75:355.010:470.54:527:10Third Quarter26Sun
27Mon5:523.56:135.512:121.011:34 AM0.94:527:11Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue7:103.56:525.91:110.212:201.34:517:11Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed8:183.57:316.12:02-0.41:051.74:517:12Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:173.68:096.32:49-0.91:492.04:507:13New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:123.68:486.23:34-1.22:322.34:507:13New Moon31Fri
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 2:34 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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