San Diego Tides October 2027 | Tide Charts & Tables | CA

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San Diego Tide Table for October 2027

View tide tables in a column-row format below, with a "diff" column to spot large tide height swings—great for anglers. Scroll down for a textual format, ideal for reading or sharing.

- diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Tides diff Sun Moon
10/1 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/2 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/3 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/4 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/5 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/6 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/7 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/8 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/9 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/10 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/11 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/12 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/13 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/14 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/15 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/16 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/17 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/18 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/19 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/20 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/21 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/22 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/23 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/24 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/25 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/26 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/27 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/28 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/29 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/30 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM 3'3" 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11
10/31 0'0" L 4'6" 1:23AM 0'0" H 5'7" 2:34AM 0'0" L 6'8" 3:45PM 0'0" H 7'9" 4:56PM N/A 00:00-13:11 00:00-13:11

San Diego Textual Tide Table for October 2027


Oct 1st (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 2nd (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 3rd (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 4th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 5th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 6th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 7th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 8th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 9th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 10th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 11th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 12th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 13th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 14th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 15th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 16th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 17th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 18th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 19th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 20th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 21st (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 22nd (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 23rd (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 24th (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 25th (Mon)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 26th (Tue)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 27th (Wed)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 28th (Thu)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 29th (Fri)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 30th (Sat)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"
Oct 31st (Sun)
Sun 0:00am-1:11pm L 1:23am 4'5" H 2:34am 5'6" L 3:45pm 6'7" H 4:56pm 7'8"

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NOAA/NWS Forecast for San Diego | Beach Hazards Statement

Last updated: June 14, 2026, 6:06 AM

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 14 at 12:40AM PDT until June 19 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...South swell from 190 degrees with a period of 14 to 16
seconds will generate surf of 3 to 6 feet with sets up to 7
feet along south-facing beaches along with high rip current
risk. San Diego County surf will be slightly lower, but
hazardous swimming conditions still exists due to high rip
current and longshore current risks.

* WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County
Coastal Areas.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous swimming conditions with high rip current
and longshore current risk. If you become caught in a rip
current, yell for help. Remain calm and do not exhaust yourself
and stay afloat while waiting for help. If you have to swim out
of a rip current, SWIM PARALLEL TO SHORE and back toward the
beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a
rip current as you will tire quickly.

Effective: June 14, 2026, 7:40 AM

Expires: June 15, 2026, 12:00 AM

Marine Forecast (PZZ740)

PZZ740-142030-
Coastal Waters from San Mateo Point to the Mexican Border and out
to 10 nm-
1233 AM PDT Sun Jun 14 2026

.TODAY...Wind NW 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at
4 seconds, W 3 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds.
.TONIGHT...Wind NW 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at
5 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
.MON...Wind NW 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds
and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
.MON NIGHT...Wind NW 10 kt in the evening...becoming variable
less than 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds
and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
.TUE...Wind NW 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft
at 5 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...Wind NW 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft
at 5 seconds and S 4 ft at 15 seconds.
.WED...Wind variable less than 10 kt...becoming W 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and S
4 ft at 15 seconds.
.WED NIGHT...Wind NW 10 kt in the evening... becoming variable
less than 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds
and S 4 ft at 15 seconds.
.THU...Wind variable less than 10 kt...becoming W 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and
SW 4 ft at 14 seconds.
.THU NIGHT...Wind NW 10 kt in the evening... becoming variable
less than 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds
and SW 3 ft at 14 seconds.

$$

Land Forecast (CAZ043)

TODAY: Partly cloudy with patchy fog this morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs 72 to 76 near the coast to 77 to 82 inland. Areas of winds northwest to 10 mph becoming west with gusts to 25 mph this afternoon.

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Patchy fog overnight. Lows 60 to 66. Areas of winds northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in the evening becoming light.

MONDAY: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning...becoming mostly sunny. Highs 71 to 75 near the coast to 76 to 81 inland. Areas of winds northwest to 10 mph becoming west with gusts to 25 mph in the afternoon.

MONDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening...becoming cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 60 to 66. Areas of winds west 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning... becoming mostly sunny. Highs 72 to 76 near the coast to 75 to 80 inland. Areas of winds northwest to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming mostly cloudy overnight with patchy fog. Lows 58 to 65.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog in the morning... becoming mostly sunny. Highs 71 to 75 near the coast to 75 to 79 inland.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 58 to 64.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 71 to 76.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 56 to 62.

JUNETEENTH: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 71 to 75.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear in the evening...becoming partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 62.

SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy in the morning...becoming partly cloudy. Highs 70 to 74.

Last updated: June 14, 2026, 6:06 AM

San Diego, California (Guide)

San Diego on the California Pacific coast is a year round favorite for beach and pier fishing with surfperch croaker and halibut biting best on incoming tides. Kelp beds hold calico bass sheephead and other rockfish when moving water stirs bait. Tide pooling is excellent during minus low tides best 1 to 2 hours before low especially at La Jolla Cabrillo National Monument and Sunset Cliffs. Check current CDFW regulations before heading out.

Boating and kayaking from Mission Bay and San Diego Bay give access to protected waters and nearshore kelp beds but strong rip currents are common along ocean beaches and the bay entrance can have tricky conditions with swells and currents. Always confirm current marine conditions in the NOAA NWS Forecast section displayed above.

Popular surf breaks fire when swells align with mid tides while the long sandy beaches offer excellent walking beachcombing and wildlife viewing with low tides revealing more shoreline and abundant tide pools.

Popular public piers with no license needed for fishing include Ocean Beach Pier Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach and Imperial Beach Pier. Surfperch croaker and halibut bite best on incoming tides. Check current CDFW regulations before heading out.

California State Parks

California State Parks and beaches with coastal camping, reservations, day use fees, and famous tidepool locations

CDFW

California Department of Fish and Wildlife with current fishing regulations seasons bag size limits and area specific rules

Coronado Tides

For the Cabrillo National Monument tide pool.

La Jolla Tides

For the following tide pools.
Cardiff State Beach
Dike Rock (La Jolla)
La Jolla Cove
Shell Beach (La Jolla)
Swami's Beach

Grunion Runs San Diego Beaches (Other)

San Diego beaches are famous for grunion runs from March to August on nights after full and new moons. The small fish come ashore to spawn during high tides best 1 to 2 hours after high. April May and June usually have the strongest runs. Watching is free but catching requires a California fishing license during open season. Check current CDFW grunion schedule before heading out.