Tides Today & Tomorrow in National City, San Diego Bay, CA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 51m at 1:09 pm (3.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:12 pm (5.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:24 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:17 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Oct 2008

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed10:316.411:264.64:231.55:240.36:436:32Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu10:556.24:432.06:050.66:436:31Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:134.111:19 AM5.94:592.56:530.96:446:30Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:133.611:45 AM5.55:052.87:551.26:456:28Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:573.412:215.24:393.19:241.46:456:27First Quarter5Sun
6Mon1:414.811:021.36:466:26First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:444.03:574.710:053.86:476:25First Quarter7Tue
8Wed7:174.35:224.912:011.011:51 AM3.36:476:23First Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:214.66:175.212:410.712:382.86:486:22Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:355.07:025.51:120.61:162.16:496:21Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat7:545.57:445.71:400.51:531.56:506:20Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun8:165.98:255.72:080.52:310.86:506:18Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon8:416.49:075.62:350.63:100.26:516:17Full Moon13Mon
14Tue9:086.89:515.43:030.93:50-0.36:526:16Full Moon14Tue
15Wed9:397.110:385.03:321.24:34-0.56:526:15Full Moon15Wed
16Thu10:127.211:324.54:021.65:22-0.66:536:14Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri10:507.14:332.06:17-0.56:546:12Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat12:374.111:36 AM6.85:082.57:22-0.26:556:11Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun2:003.812:346.35:533.08:380.16:566:10Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon3:543.81:545.87:203.410:040.26:566:09Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:274.23:325.59:403.411:180.26:576:08Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:134.75:025.411:282.86:586:07Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu6:475.26:125.512:120.212:352.16:596:06Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:175.77:085.512:550.31:261.46:596:05Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:466.17:575.41:310.52:100.87:006:04Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:136.48:405.22:020.82:490.37:016:03Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon8:386.69:215.02:301.13:240.07:026:02New Moon27Mon
28Tue9:046.710:004.72:551.53:59-0.27:036:01New Moon28Tue
29Wed9:286.710:394.43:191.94:33-0.27:046:00New Moon29Wed
30Thu9:526.511:214.13:422.25:09-0.17:045:59New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:176.34:032.55:480.17:055:58Waxing Crescent31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410152)

Common Questions About National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in National City, San Diego Bay, CA today?

Slack tide in National City, San Diego Bay, CA is approximately 4:10 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 National City, San Diego Bay, CA?

National City, San Diego Bay, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 82% 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 near their weekly maximum.

What datum are National City, 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 National City, San Diego Bay, CA?

Tide predictions for National City, 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 National City, San Diego Bay, CA?

Tide data for National City, San Diego Bay, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410152. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410152.

What is the moon phase in National City, San Diego Bay, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over National City, San Diego Bay, CA is Waxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). This places National City, San Diego Bay, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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