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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 7:18 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 11m at 3:01 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:29 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:15 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Aug 2015

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:015.410:387.04:53-1.04:371.36:027:47Full Moon1Sat
2Sun11:425.511:256.55:32-0.85:271.26:037:46Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon12:275.76:12-0.46:241.36:037:45Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue12:185.91:155.76:540.27:291.46:047:44Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed1:185.12:095.87:390.88:461.56:057:43Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu2:324.33:125.88:321.510:211.36:057:42Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri4:093.94:225.99:402.011:510.96:067:41Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat5:533.85:306.011:002.36:077:40Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun7:134.16:306.31:000.412:132.36:087:39Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:074.47:216.51:530.11:122.26:087:38Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue8:474.68:046.62:36-0.22:012.06:097:37Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed9:204.88:436.63:12-0.32:421.96:107:36New Moon12Wed
13Thu9:505.09:186.63:43-0.33:191.76:107:35New Moon13Thu
14Fri10:185.19:516.44:12-0.23:531.66:117:34New Moon14Fri
15Sat10:455.110:236.24:390.04:261.66:127:33New Moon15Sat
16Sun11:145.210:555.85:050.25:011.66:127:32Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon11:425.111:285.45:310.65:381.66:137:31Waxing Crescent17Mon
18Tue12:135.15:570.96:181.86:147:30Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed12:044.912:455.06:231.37:071.96:147:29Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu12:474.31:235.06:491.88:102.16:157:28First Quarter20Thu
21Fri1:473.82:134.97:192.29:402.06:167:27First Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:253.43:245.08:052.611:171.76:167:25First Quarter22Sat
23Sun5:263.44:425.29:442.96:177:24First Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:433.85:475.612:241.211:22 AM2.86:187:23Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue7:284.26:406.11:120.612:272.56:187:22Waxing Gibbous25Tue
26Wed8:044.67:286.61:540.11:202.16:197:21Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu8:395.08:136.92:32-0.32:081.66:207:19Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri9:135.58:587.13:09-0.62:541.26:207:18Full Moon28Fri
29Sat9:495.89:427.13:45-0.73:400.86:217:17Full Moon29Sat
30Sun10:266.110:286.84:22-0.64:270.56:217:16Full Moon30Sun
31Mon11:056.311:166.35:00-0.35:170.46:227:14Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 5:09 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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