Tides Today & Tomorrow in South San Diego Bay, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in South San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 25m at 9:05 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 2:49 am (3.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:30 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410135
Common Questions About Tides

South San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Aug 1937

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:233.44:326.49:482.55:026:47Waning Crescent1Sun
2Mon6:363.85:356.812:030.011:06 AM2.55:036:46Waning Crescent2Mon
3Tue7:254.36:317.212:55-0.612:102.25:036:45Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed8:054.77:217.41:42-1.01:071.95:046:44New Moon4Wed
5Thu8:425.08:077.42:23-1.21:581.65:056:43New Moon5Thu
6Fri9:185.38:507.13:01-1.12:451.45:056:42New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:525.59:316.73:36-0.83:301.35:066:41New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:275.510:126.04:10-0.44:141.35:076:40Waxing Crescent8Sun
9Mon11:025.510:535.34:410.24:591.55:076:40Waxing Crescent9Mon
10Tue11:385.411:384.55:120.85:491.75:086:39Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:175.35:411.46:491.95:096:38Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:313.81:025.26:092.08:072.05:096:37First Quarter12Thu
13Fri1:433.31:565.16:422.59:521.95:106:36First Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:173.03:055.17:472.911:181.55:116:34First Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:313.44:205.39:393.15:116:33First Quarter15Sun
16Mon7:003.75:195.612:071.010:57 AM3.05:126:32Waxing Gibbous16Mon
17Tue7:224.06:066.012:440.611:51 AM2.75:136:31Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:424.36:456.31:160.212:362.45:136:30Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:044.77:226.51:45-0.11:162.05:146:29Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:285.07:586.72:14-0.31:541.75:156:28Full Moon20Fri
21Sat8:545.38:346.62:42-0.32:311.45:156:27Full Moon21Sat
22Sun9:215.59:106.43:10-0.33:081.25:166:26Full Moon22Sun
23Mon9:505.89:486.03:380.03:471.05:176:24Waning Gibbous23Mon
24Tue10:225.910:315.44:060.34:300.95:176:23Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed10:576.011:214.84:340.85:201.05:186:22Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu11:396.05:051.46:231.15:196:21Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri12:244.112:316.05:401.97:441.15:196:20Third Quarter27Fri
28Sat1:493.51:375.96:302.59:211.05:206:18Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:553.42:575.98:052.910:470.55:216:17Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon5:433.84:216.19:582.911:500.05:216:16Waning Crescent30Mon
31Tue6:334.35:316.411:172.65:226:15Waning Crescent31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410135)

Common Questions About South San Diego Bay, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in South San Diego Bay, CA today?

Slack tide in South San Diego Bay, CA is approximately 11:57 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 South San Diego Bay, CA?

South San Diego Bay, 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 South San Diego Bay, 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 South San Diego Bay, CA?

Tide predictions for South San Diego Bay, 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 South San Diego Bay, CA?

Tide data for South San Diego Bay, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410135. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410135.

What is the moon phase in South San Diego Bay, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over South San Diego Bay, CA is First Quarter (37% illuminated). This places South San Diego Bay, 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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