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 54m at 6:57 am (2.1 ft)
Next high tide : 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 1939

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:095.86:474.212:18-0.56:165:45Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:096.37:254.81:04-0.96:155:46Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:016.68:025.312:521.11:46-1.26:145:46Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat7:506.88:385.71:430.52:26-1.26:135:47Full Moon4Sat
5Sun8:376.79:146.02:310.13:03-1.16:125:48Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:226.39:516.13:17-0.23:40-0.76:105:49Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:075.710:286.14:03-0.34:15-0.16:095:50Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed10:545.011:085.84:50-0.14:490.56:085:50Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:464.211:515.55:420.25:241.26:075:51Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:473.56:420.66:021.96:055:52Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:415.12:113.17:581.06:562.46:045:53Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun1:434.85:063.19:371.08:352.86:035:53Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon3:044.56:153.411:050.810:252.76:025:54Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue4:334.66:473.811:590.511:342.46:005:55Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:364.97:104.112:360.35:595:55Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:225.27:304.512:211.91:070.15:585:56Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:005.47:514.812:591.51:350.05:565:57Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:355.58:135.11:341.12:02-0.15:555:58Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:085.68:365.32:070.72:290.05:545:58New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:415.59:015.52:400.52:540.15:525:59New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:145.39:265.63:120.33:190.45:516:00New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:485.09:535.63:450.23:420.75:506:01New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:254.610:215.64:190.14:051.05:486:01Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:084.110:545.54:580.24:301.45:476:02Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:023.75:470.44:581.85:466:03Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun1:143.36:510.55:392.35:456:03First Quarter26Sun
27Mon12:365.12:503.28:130.67:082.65:436:04First Quarter27Mon
28Tue1:575.04:373.59:400.49:222.65:426:05First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:295.05:374.110:510.110:522.15:416:05First Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:525.36:194.711:46-0.311:551.45:396:06Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri5:575.66:565.312:33-0.55:386:07Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 10:23 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 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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