Tides Today & Tomorrow in South San Diego Bay, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in South San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 9:05 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 24m at 1:50 pm (5.3 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 - Mar 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:266.09:065.22:240.92:57-0.46:165:45New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:005.99:335.42:590.63:23-0.36:155:46New Moon2Wed
3Thu9:365.610:015.63:340.43:490.06:145:47New Moon3Thu
4Fri10:145.110:325.64:110.34:150.46:125:47Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat10:574.611:085.64:540.34:420.96:115:48Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:503.911:525.55:450.45:121.46:105:49Waxing Crescent6Sun
7Mon1:013.46:520.65:511.96:095:50First Quarter7Mon
8Tue12:505.42:383.08:190.77:002.46:085:50First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:055.24:513.29:550.49:062.66:065:51First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:355.36:013.711:110.010:462.36:055:52First Quarter10Thu
11Fri4:575.66:434.312:07-0.46:045:53Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat6:015.97:184.812:53-0.76:025:53Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:556.27:515.312:491.11:33-0.86:015:54Waxing Gibbous13Sun
14Mon7:426.28:235.71:380.52:10-0.86:005:55Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:256.18:545.92:230.12:44-0.55:595:56Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:065.89:266.03:04-0.13:16-0.25:575:56Full Moon16Wed
17Thu9:465.39:565.93:44-0.23:460.35:565:57Full Moon17Thu
18Fri10:264.710:285.74:230.04:140.85:555:58Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:084.111:005.45:040.24:391.45:535:59Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun11:563.611:375.15:490.65:021.95:525:59Waning Gibbous20Sun
21Mon12:573.16:440.95:212.35:516:00Waning Gibbous21Mon
22Tue12:224.72:322.87:581.25:242.75:496:01Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed1:254.46:113.19:341.28:293.05:486:01Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu2:514.36:193.510:531.010:272.85:476:02Third Quarter24Thu
25Fri4:204.46:333.811:400.711:302.45:466:03Third Quarter25Fri
26Sat5:244.76:494.312:160.45:446:04Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:125.07:094.712:151.812:480.25:436:04Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:535.37:325.112:541.31:180.15:426:05Waning Crescent28Mon
29Tue7:315.47:585.51:310.71:480.05:406:06Waning Crescent29Tue
30Wed8:095.58:255.92:070.22:170.15:396:06New Moon30Wed
31Thu8:485.48:546.12:44-0.22:460.35:386:07New Moon31Thu
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 5:27 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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