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 2h 06m 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 - Apr 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:504.811:085.14:460.34:550.36:517:25Full Moon1Wed
2Thu11:394.611:445.35:32-0.15:310.66:507:26Full Moon2Thu
3Fri12:324.26:22-0.36:091.06:487:27Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:245.41:333.97:15-0.46:521.56:477:28Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:085.32:443.68:15-0.37:411.96:457:29Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:005.14:123.49:25-0.38:472.36:447:30Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue3:054.95:403.510:41-0.210:222.56:437:30Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed4:254.76:513.811:53-0.311:562.36:417:31Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu5:454.67:444.112:55-0.36:407:32Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri6:574.68:264.41:111.91:48-0.36:387:33Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat8:004.69:014.62:091.42:33-0.26:377:34Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun8:534.69:324.82:581.03:120.06:367:35Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon9:394.510:015.03:410.63:470.36:347:35New Moon13Mon
14Tue10:234.410:295.04:200.34:190.66:337:36New Moon14Tue
15Wed11:054.210:575.04:580.14:491.06:327:37New Moon15Wed
16Thu11:484.011:255.05:360.05:181.36:307:38New Moon16Thu
17Fri12:333.76:150.05:481.76:297:39Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:223.56:540.16:182.06:287:39Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun12:244.72:183.37:360.26:522.36:277:40Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:584.53:293.28:250.37:322.66:257:41Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue1:384.34:563.29:230.58:332.86:247:42First Quarter21Tue
22Wed2:314.06:073.310:300.510:192.96:237:43First Quarter22Wed
23Thu3:463.86:563.511:330.511:502.76:227:44First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:083.87:303.812:250.46:207:44First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:183.97:594.112:532.31:100.46:197:45Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:194.08:264.41:421.81:500.36:187:46Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon8:144.28:534.82:251.22:270.46:177:47Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue9:054.39:235.23:070.63:030.56:167:48Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:544.49:555.63:500.03:400.76:157:49Full Moon29Wed
30Thu10:454.310:315.84:35-0.54:181.06:137:49Full Moon30Thu
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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