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 2h 11m 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 - Aug 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:305.111:026.05:18-0.25:111.66:027:46Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri12:025.35:460.15:571.66:037:45Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat12:385.46:150.56:511.66:047:45Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:314.81:205.56:461.07:591.66:047:44Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon1:344.12:115.67:211.69:271.56:057:43First Quarter5Mon
6Tue3:053.53:175.88:072.111:061.16:067:42First Quarter6Tue
7Wed5:063.44:346.09:262.56:067:41First Quarter7Wed
8Thu6:433.75:456.412:240.511:08 AM2.76:077:40Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri7:434.16:466.81:23-0.112:272.56:087:39Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat8:264.57:407.12:11-0.61:292.16:087:38Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun9:034.98:297.32:54-0.92:221.76:097:37Full Moon11Sun
12Mon9:385.39:137.23:32-1.03:101.46:107:36Full Moon12Mon
13Tue10:125.59:567.04:07-0.93:551.16:117:35Full Moon13Tue
14Wed10:465.710:376.54:41-0.64:381.06:117:34Full Moon14Wed
15Thu11:215.811:185.95:13-0.15:221.16:127:33Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri11:555.75:440.46:081.26:137:32Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat12:005.212:315.66:131.06:581.46:137:31Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun12:474.51:095.46:411.67:571.76:147:30Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon1:463.81:545.27:082.29:171.86:157:29Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue3:173.32:545.07:372.711:101.76:157:27Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:263.34:165.08:483.16:167:26Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu7:393.75:305.212:311.311:03 AM3.26:177:25Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri8:014.06:265.51:190.912:183.06:177:24Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat8:204.27:105.91:540.61:082.66:187:23Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:394.57:496.22:240.31:482.36:187:21Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:014.88:256.42:510.12:261.96:197:20Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue9:245.19:006.53:18-0.13:021.56:207:19New Moon27Tue
28Wed9:495.49:356.43:44-0.13:391.26:207:18New Moon28Wed
29Thu10:165.710:126.24:110.04:171.06:217:17New Moon29Thu
30Fri10:455.910:525.84:390.34:580.86:227:15Waxing Crescent30Fri
31Sat11:166.111:385.25:070.65:450.76:227:14Waxing Crescent31Sat
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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