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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 39m at 7:03 am (-1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:36 pm (4.5 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:40 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - May 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:414.39:146.13:40-0.33:081.46:007:30New Moon1Wed
2Thu10:174.29:406.14:12-0.43:341.65:597:30New Moon2Thu
3Fri10:544.010:076.04:44-0.44:001.85:597:31New Moon3Fri
4Sat11:333.810:345.95:19-0.44:262.05:587:32Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun12:183.75:57-0.24:532.35:577:33Waxing Crescent5Sun
6Mon1:103.56:380.05:222.55:567:33Waxing Crescent6Mon
7Tue2:123.47:250.36:032.75:557:34Waxing Crescent7Tue
8Wed12:215.03:263.58:190.57:193.05:547:35First Quarter8Wed
9Thu1:204.64:353.89:190.69:182.95:537:35First Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:454.35:214.210:210.711:012.55:537:36First Quarter10Fri
11Sat4:204.15:564.711:140.75:527:37First Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:394.26:305.312:091.812:000.85:517:38Waxing Gibbous12Sun
13Mon6:444.37:055.91:021.012:430.85:507:38Waxing Gibbous13Mon
14Tue7:424.57:416.51:510.11:240.95:507:39Waxing Gibbous14Tue
15Wed8:374.68:207.02:38-0.62:061.15:497:40Waxing Gibbous15Wed
16Thu9:284.69:017.33:24-1.22:481.25:487:41Full Moon16Thu
17Fri10:194.69:437.44:11-1.63:321.45:487:41Full Moon17Fri
18Sat11:124.510:297.34:59-1.74:171.65:477:42Full Moon18Sat
19Sun12:084.45:49-1.65:071.85:467:43Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:074.36:42-1.36:042.15:467:43Waning Gibbous20Mon
21Tue12:116.32:104.37:36-0.87:122.45:457:44Waning Gibbous21Tue
22Wed1:125.63:164.48:34-0.38:362.55:457:45Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu2:225.04:224.79:340.110:172.35:447:45Third Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:444.45:185.010:350.611:461.85:447:46Third Quarter24Fri
25Sat5:094.16:035.311:290.95:437:47Third Quarter25Sat
26Sun6:243.96:415.612:521.212:141.25:437:47Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon7:273.97:155.81:420.712:541.55:437:48Waning Crescent27Mon
28Tue8:193.97:466.02:230.31:301.75:427:49Waning Crescent28Tue
29Wed9:013.98:166.22:58-0.12:031.95:427:49Waning Crescent29Wed
30Thu9:394.08:466.33:30-0.32:352.05:417:50New Moon30Thu
31Fri10:144.09:166.34:02-0.53:072.15:417:50New Moon31Fri
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 10:19 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 Crescent (19% 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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