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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 06m at 7:18 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 2:41 pm (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
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National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Feb 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:236.28:414.41:211.72:31-0.76:425:21Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon7:586.39:084.51:581.63:00-0.76:425:22Full Moon2Mon
3Tue8:316.29:354.62:321.53:27-0.66:415:22Full Moon3Tue
4Wed9:016.110:024.73:041.43:53-0.56:405:23Full Moon4Wed
5Thu9:325.810:304.73:371.34:18-0.36:405:24Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:025.510:594.74:111.44:440.06:395:25Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:345.011:304.74:471.45:100.46:385:26Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun11:084.55:291.65:350.86:375:27Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:034.611:50 AM3.96:201.76:001.26:365:28Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:434.612:523.37:301.86:301.76:355:29Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:374.62:442.99:121.77:192.16:355:30Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:524.74:493.010:461.29:072.46:345:31Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:075.06:043.311:480.510:422.36:335:32Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:085.56:503.812:35-0.16:325:33Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:016.07:274.31:17-0.76:315:33Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:496.58:034.712:411.61:55-1.26:305:34Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:356.98:395.11:301.12:33-1.46:295:35New Moon17Tue
18Wed8:207.09:155.52:170.73:11-1.56:285:36New Moon18Wed
19Thu9:056.99:545.73:040.33:48-1.36:275:37New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:516.410:345.83:520.24:26-0.96:265:38Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:405.811:185.84:420.25:05-0.36:255:39Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun11:335.05:380.35:450.36:245:39Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:065.712:364.26:420.66:301.16:225:40Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:005.41:583.58:010.87:251.76:215:41First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:075.23:573.39:430.88:502.26:205:42First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:275.15:443.511:140.510:302.36:195:43First Quarter26Thu
27Fri4:445.26:443.912:160.16:185:43Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat5:445.47:214.21:02-0.16:175:44Waxing Gibbous28Sat
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 10:59 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 National City, San Diego Bay, CA?

National City, San Diego Bay, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 47% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (47% illuminated). This places National City, San Diego Bay, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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