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 5h 29m 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 - Sep 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu3:073.32:175.17:223.010:261.55:236:14First Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:503.53:405.19:123.211:321.15:236:12First Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:323.94:545.310:433.15:246:11Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun6:574.25:465.612:150.811:40 AM2.75:246:10Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon7:174.56:275.912:480.512:232.35:256:08Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:374.97:046.11:170.31:011.95:266:07Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed7:585.27:396.21:450.21:371.65:266:06Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:215.48:126.22:110.22:111.25:276:05Full Moon8Thu
9Fri8:465.78:456.02:380.22:441.05:286:03Full Moon9Fri
10Sat9:115.99:205.83:030.43:180.85:286:02Full Moon10Sat
11Sun9:386.09:565.43:280.73:530.75:296:01Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:076.010:364.93:521.14:320.75:305:59Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue10:396.011:264.44:171.55:190.95:305:58Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed11:195.94:441.96:191.05:315:57Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:333.812:125.85:172.47:391.15:315:55Third Quarter15Thu
16Fri2:023.51:245.66:152.99:111.05:325:54Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat4:033.62:525.68:213.110:310.65:335:53Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun5:254.14:185.810:112.911:300.25:335:51Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon6:094.75:286.211:232.35:345:50Waning Crescent19Mon
20Tue6:455.36:256.512:18-0.112:201.65:355:48Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:195.87:156.61:01-0.31:100.95:355:47Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:536.38:016.51:40-0.21:570.45:365:46New Moon22Thu
23Fri8:266.68:456.22:160.02:410.15:375:44New Moon23Fri
24Sat9:006.79:285.82:510.33:23-0.15:375:43New Moon24Sat
25Sun9:336.710:115.23:230.84:050.05:385:42Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon10:066.410:574.63:541.34:480.35:395:40Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:416.111:504.14:231.95:360.75:395:39Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed11:195.74:512.46:331.15:405:38Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu12:573.612:075.35:182.97:461.45:415:36First Quarter29Thu
30Fri2:503.41:114.96:073.49:161.55:415:35First Quarter30Fri
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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