Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Simeon, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Simeon, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:57 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 38m at 4:48 pm (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:48 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9412553
Common Questions About Tides

San Simeon, CA Tides - May 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:204.43:513.28:170.27:182.95:126:50Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun1:164.24:433.49:140.39:072.95:116:51Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:323.95:203.710:090.410:392.55:106:52Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue3:583.75:514.110:570.411:451.95:096:53Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:163.76:224.511:410.65:086:54Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu6:263.86:535.012:401.212:230.75:076:55Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri7:293.97:275.51:290.41:040.95:066:55Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:274.08:046.02:16-0.31:451.25:056:56Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:224.08:436.33:03-0.92:271.45:046:57New Moon9Sun
10Mon10:194.09:256.53:51-1.43:111.75:036:58New Moon10Mon
11Tue11:173.910:106.44:42-1.63:581.95:026:59New Moon11Tue
12Wed12:163.85:34-1.64:522.25:017:00Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu1:183.86:27-1.45:522.45:017:00Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri2:233.97:22-1.17:022.55:007:01Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:545.13:274.08:21-0.78:282.54:597:02First Quarter15Sat
16Sun2:034.54:254.29:21-0.210:022.24:587:03First Quarter16Sun
17Mon3:244.05:144.510:180.211:221.84:587:04First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:463.75:574.711:090.64:577:04First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:043.56:345.012:271.211:55 AM1.04:567:05Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu7:123.47:065.11:190.712:361.44:557:06Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:093.47:365.32:020.31:111.74:557:07Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat8:573.48:035.42:400.01:432.04:547:07Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun9:413.48:315.43:15-0.32:132.24:547:08Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:233.48:595.53:49-0.42:432.44:537:09Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:043.49:305.44:24-0.53:152.54:537:10Full Moon25Tue
26Wed11:473.410:025.35:00-0.63:492.64:527:10Full Moon26Wed
27Thu12:303.45:37-0.54:282.74:527:11Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri1:153.46:14-0.45:122.84:517:12Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat2:033.56:53-0.36:062.94:517:12Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun2:513.67:34-0.17:132.94:507:13Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:474.33:353.98:180.18:422.74:507:14Third Quarter31Mon
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 8:52 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 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 (56% illuminated). This places San Simeon, 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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