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 4h 32m 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 - Jun 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:504.09:466.34:34-0.53:392.25:417:51New Moon1Sat
2Sun11:283.910:176.25:08-0.54:112.35:417:51New Moon2Sun
3Mon12:083.95:43-0.44:452.45:407:52Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:513.96:19-0.35:242.55:407:53Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:373.96:57-0.16:132.75:407:53Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu12:055.32:254.17:370.27:192.85:407:54Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri12:564.93:174.38:200.58:452.75:407:54First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:034.44:084.79:090.810:222.35:407:55First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:333.94:565.210:021.111:421.65:407:55First Quarter9Sun
10Mon5:073.75:415.710:581.35:407:55First Quarter10Mon
11Tue6:283.86:266.312:450.811:52 AM1.55:407:56Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed7:364.07:116.81:39-0.112:441.75:407:56Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:354.27:577.32:30-0.81:361.75:407:57Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri9:274.48:447.53:17-1.42:281.75:407:57Full Moon14Fri
15Sat10:164.59:317.64:04-1.73:181.75:407:57Full Moon15Sat
16Sun11:044.610:187.44:50-1.84:091.75:407:58Full Moon16Sun
17Mon11:534.711:067.05:35-1.65:011.85:407:58Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:434.86:21-1.25:571.95:407:58Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed1:344.87:06-0.76:592.15:407:59Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu12:505.62:264.97:52-0.18:102.25:417:59Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri1:494.83:215.08:380.59:362.15:417:59Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:014.14:185.29:281.111:131.85:417:59Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:313.65:105.410:211.65:417:59Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon6:043.45:565.612:301.411:16 AM2.05:428:00Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue7:233.56:385.81:270.912:062.25:428:00Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed8:213.67:166.02:100.412:522.45:428:00Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu9:023.87:526.22:460.11:342.45:438:00Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri9:353.98:276.33:18-0.22:142.45:438:00Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat10:054.19:006.53:49-0.42:512.35:438:00New Moon29Sat
30Sun10:354.29:336.54:19-0.53:272.35:448:00New Moon30Sun
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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