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 : 9:18 am (3.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 04m at 7:08 am (3.1 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 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:273.810:276.04:56-1.14:161.95:126:50New Moon1Sun
2Mon12:263.75:46-1.25:042.15:116:51Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:293.76:40-1.16:012.35:106:52Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed12:085.52:393.77:38-0.97:122.55:096:53Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu1:095.13:483.98:41-0.68:432.55:086:54First Quarter5Thu
6Fri2:244.64:464.29:44-0.310:182.15:076:54First Quarter6Fri
7Sat3:494.25:364.510:440.011:361.65:066:55First Quarter7Sat
8Sun5:104.06:194.811:370.35:056:56Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:243.86:585.112:401.012:250.65:046:57Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:293.87:335.41:330.41:071.05:036:58Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed8:253.88:055.52:190.01:451.35:036:59Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu9:143.78:355.63:00-0.32:201.65:026:59Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:003.79:055.63:39-0.52:521.95:017:00Full Moon13Fri
14Sat10:463.69:365.54:17-0.63:242.25:007:01Full Moon14Sat
15Sun11:313.510:075.34:55-0.63:582.34:597:02Full Moon15Sun
16Mon12:173.55:33-0.54:342.54:587:03Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:053.46:11-0.45:142.74:587:03Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:573.46:52-0.26:012.84:577:04Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:543.57:350.17:022.94:567:05Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri12:434.23:473.68:230.38:272.94:567:06Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat1:433.84:303.89:120.510:032.64:557:06Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun3:023.55:064.110:010.711:162.14:547:07Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon4:263.35:394.510:461.04:547:08Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:433.36:114.912:121.511:29 AM1.24:537:09Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:523.46:445.31:000.912:111.44:537:09Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:523.57:205.71:440.212:531.64:527:10Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri8:463.67:586.12:27-0.51:361.74:527:11Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat9:383.78:396.43:11-1.02:211.94:517:12New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:313.89:226.53:57-1.43:082.04:517:12New Moon29Sun
30Mon11:243.910:106.44:45-1.63:592.14:507:13New Moon30Mon
31Tue12:184.05:34-1.64:562.24:507:14Waxing Crescent31Tue
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 8:13 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 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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