Thursday, July 9

Today on the San Diego Coast

One page, every condition. Live tide chart, surf report, weather, sunrise/sunset, and tonight's moon — refreshed automatically so you can make a call before you load the car.

Sunrise

12:47 PM

Sunset

2:59 AM

Moon

Waning Crescent

21% lit

Location

San Diego, CA

32.72°N, 117.16°W

NWS & NOAA Live Data

Surf Conditions

Live coastal conditions from the National Weather Service — wind, temperature, and estimated surf along San Diego's coast. Locations are sorted from the most southbound beach to the northernmost beach.

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Data source: NWS & NOAA CO-OPS

NOAA Live Data

Tide Tracker

Official NOAA tide predictions for San Diego's coast — plan your beach day, surfing session, or tide pool adventure.

NOAA Station

Date

Showing tides for Jul 9, 2026 — La Jolla (NOAA #9410230)

Tide Predictions (MLLW datum) — La Jolla

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Low Tide

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Current Level

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Data source: NOAA Tides & Currents (CO-OPS)

NWS Live Data

San Diego Weather

Live forecast from the National Weather Service — plan your perfect coastal day.

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Data source: National Weather Service (NWS)

Lunar Tracker

Tonight's Moon over San Diego

Live lunar phase, illumination, and the next full moon — perfect for planning beach nights and tide pool walks.

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Data source: U.S. Naval Observatory

Plan the rest of your day

Pick a beach

Top beaches by sunset, family, and surf.

Find food nearby

Coastal dining within walking distance of the sand.

Book an adventure

Kayaking, snorkeling, tide-pooling, whale watching.

Hike a coastal trail

Torrey Pines, Cabrillo, Sunset Cliffs and more.

What's on tonight

Concerts, markets, and coastal happenings.

Explore a lagoon

Wetlands and trails between the freeways and the sea.

San Diego Coastal Guide

Your complete local guide to San Diego's coast — surf, tides, beaches, dining, trails, weather, and adventures.

San Diego County offers 70 miles of Pacific coastline, more than 30 named beaches, world-class surf breaks, biologically rich tide pools, and one of the most temperate climates in the United States. The San Diego Coastal Guide is a locally-written, regularly-updated directory and magazine covering every aspect of life along this coast — from live surf and tide reports for today's session, to long-form guides on where to eat, where to surf, and how to plan a family beach day.

This site is organized into live data sections (surf, tide, weather, moon, events) and editorial sections (beaches, trails, dining, nightlife, activities, news, in-depth guides). Everything below is browsable as a normal website — start with the section that matches your interest, or visit the full content index.

Browse the directory

Beaches — Profiles of every major San Diego beach, from Coronado to Carlsbad.
Surf — Live surf report, swell forecast, and spot-by-spot conditions.
Tides — Today's tide chart, king-tide calendar, and tide-pool timing.
Weather — Coastal forecast, marine layer guide, and seasonal climate notes.
Dining — Restaurants, taco shops, and coastal cafés worth a detour.
Nightlife — Bars, breweries, and live-music venues near the coast.
Trails — Coastal hikes from Torrey Pines to Sunset Cliffs.
Activities — Kayaking, snorkeling, whale watching, and more.
Events — Curated coastal events happening this week and month.
News — Coastal news, conditions alerts, and ocean stories.
Moon — Moon-phase tracker for tide planning and night photography.
Map — Interactive map of every location featured on the site.
Guides — Long-form, in-depth coastal travel guides.
About — Who writes the site and how it's maintained.

In-depth coastal guides

First Time Visiting San Diego Beaches: The Complete Guide — Which beaches to visit, what to bring, parking, water safety, and the unwritten rules locals wish every visitor knew. (Read the static version)
Best Surf Spots in San Diego by Skill Level — A surfer-written breakdown of the best breaks for beginners, intermediates, and advanced riders. (Read the static version)
Where to Eat on the San Diego Coast: A Neighborhood Guide — From $4 fish tacos to Michelin-starred tasting menus, organized by neighborhood. (Read the static version)
The San Diego Tide Pooling Guide — How to read a tide chart, the best tide-pool spots, what marine life to look for, and how to explore responsibly. (Read the static version)
San Diego with Kids: Family-Friendly Coastal Activities — Parent-tested guide to the beaches, trails, wildlife encounters, and adventures that work best with children. (Read the static version)

This site is a JavaScript application. For full interactivity (live surf and tide data, maps, photography), please enable JavaScript. The links above lead to fully readable static versions of the editorial content.