Tides Today & Tomorrow in San Simeon, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in San Simeon, CA.
Next low tide : 10:22 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 17m at 2:55 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:50 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9412553
Common Questions About Tides

San Simeon, CA Tides - Jan 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu8:375.710:343.72:242.43:57-0.57:145:02Full Moon1Thu
2Fri9:085.711:113.72:592.44:30-0.67:145:03Full Moon2Fri
3Sat9:415.611:473.83:362.55:03-0.67:145:03Full Moon3Sat
4Sun10:165.54:162.55:37-0.57:145:04Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:253.810:53 AM5.25:002.56:12-0.47:155:05Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue1:043.911:35 AM4.95:512.66:48-0.17:155:06Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:464.012:234.56:502.57:270.27:155:07Waning Gibbous7Wed
8Thu2:314.21:244.08:062.48:110.67:155:08Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri3:194.52:473.59:362.19:031.07:145:08Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat4:084.84:253.210:571.510:001.47:145:09Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun4:565.25:583.212:050.77:145:10Third Quarter11Sun
12Mon5:455.77:153.41:020.07:145:11Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue6:346.08:163.71:52-0.77:145:12Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed7:236.49:063.912:571.92:39-1.27:145:13Waning Crescent14Wed
15Thu8:106.59:534.11:521.93:24-1.57:135:14New Moon15Thu
16Fri8:566.510:394.22:441.94:08-1.67:135:15New Moon16Fri
17Sat9:436.411:244.33:361.84:52-1.47:135:16New Moon17Sat
18Sun10:296.04:281.85:34-1.17:125:17Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:084.411:17 AM5.55:231.96:15-0.77:125:18Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue12:534.412:064.96:191.96:56-0.27:125:19Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed1:394.412:594.27:222.07:370.47:115:20Waxing Crescent21Wed
22Thu2:284.52:043.58:391.98:211.07:115:21First Quarter22Thu
23Fri3:204.53:313.110:071.79:121.57:105:22First Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:124.65:102.911:261.410:081.97:105:23First Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:014.76:432.912:300.97:095:24First Quarter25Sun
26Mon5:474.87:473.11:180.57:095:25Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue6:305.08:303.312:022.31:570.27:085:26Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed7:095.29:053.512:502.42:31-0.17:075:27Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu7:455.49:353.61:332.33:03-0.47:075:28Waxing Gibbous29Thu
30Fri8:195.510:063.72:112.23:33-0.67:065:29Full Moon30Fri
31Sat8:545.610:363.82:482.14:04-0.77:055:30Full Moon31Sat
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 6:38 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 37% 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 (37% 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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