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Maritime Operations
687 Switzer Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 686-8111
FAX: (619) 686-8055

Maritime Trade
645 Switzer Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 686-6300
FAX: (619) 686-7288

Tenth Ave Marine Terminal
623 Switzer Street
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 686-6346
FAX: (619) 686-6354

Cruise Ship Terminal
1140 N. Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 683-8966
FAX: (619) 683-8968

National City Terminal
1400 W.Bay Marina Dr.
National City 91950
Phone: (619) 683-8963
FAX: (619) 683-8964

US Customs and
Border Protection
(619) 685-4300
610 West Ash St. #1005
San Diego, CA 92101
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Tides and Currents

The mean range of tide is 1.25 meters at San Diego, and the diurnal range of tide is 1.74 meters. A range of about 2.44 meters may occur at the time of maximum tides. Daily predictions are given in the Tide Tables.

The currents set generally in the direction of the channels. In the vicinity of the entrance the usual velocity varies from 0.5 to 3 knots depending upon the stage of the tide. South of the end of the jetty there is a slight set toward Zuniga Shoal on the ebb. Great care should be taken while passing Ballast Point as a vessel may take a sudden sheer because of a crosscurrent deflected from Ballast Point.

The eddy usually encountered along the ends of the municipal piers makes docking difficult. The velocity and direction of the eddy are irregular, and the greatest care must be exercised by even the most experienced.


Meters
Highest Tide Observed
 2.40
Mean Higher High Water
1.72
Mean High Water 1.47
Mean Sea Level
0.88
Mean Lower Low Water
0.00
Lowest Tide Observed
0.66

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