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 : 8:06 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 31m at 2:56 am (3.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:51 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9412553
Common Questions About Tides

San Simeon, CA Tides - May 1943

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat8:534.49:175.32:580.62:560.26:137:50Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun9:454.39:495.53:440.13:330.66:127:51New Moon2Sun
3Mon10:354.210:205.54:27-0.24:091.06:117:52New Moon3Mon
4Tue11:244.010:515.55:09-0.44:431.46:097:53New Moon4Tue
5Wed12:143.85:51-0.55:171.86:087:53New Moon5Wed
6Thu1:063.76:33-0.55:532.26:077:54Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri2:023.57:15-0.36:302.56:067:55Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:314.93:073.48:00-0.17:132.76:067:56Waxing Crescent8Sat
9Sun1:104.64:223.48:510.18:112.96:057:57Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon1:564.25:303.59:490.39:433.06:047:58First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:583.96:213.710:490.411:232.86:037:58First Quarter11Tue
12Wed4:193.77:003.911:430.56:027:59First Quarter12Wed
13Thu5:373.67:304.112:332.512:290.66:018:00First Quarter13Thu
14Fri6:453.67:574.41:252.01:100.76:008:01Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat7:443.78:234.72:081.51:470.85:598:02Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun8:363.88:495.12:470.92:211.05:598:02Waxing Gibbous16Sun
17Mon9:253.99:175.43:250.32:551.15:588:03Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue10:133.99:485.74:04-0.23:301.45:578:04Full Moon18Tue
19Wed11:043.910:225.94:46-0.64:071.65:568:05Full Moon19Wed
20Thu11:573.911:016.05:31-1.04:481.95:568:06Full Moon20Thu
21Fri12:543.86:19-1.25:332.25:558:06Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat1:553.87:10-1.26:262.45:558:07Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:335.73:003.88:03-1.17:292.65:548:08Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon1:295.34:093.99:01-0.98:482.75:538:09Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue2:344.95:114.210:03-0.610:262.55:538:09Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed3:544.46:054.511:04-0.311:542.15:528:10Third Quarter26Wed
27Thu5:184.16:514.812:000.05:528:11Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri6:383.97:335.11:061.512:510.45:518:11Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat7:513.88:105.42:050.81:380.75:518:12Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun8:533.88:455.62:550.32:201.15:508:13Waning Crescent30Sun
31Mon9:483.89:175.73:40-0.12:591.55:508:13Waning Crescent31Mon
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 5:31 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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