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 58m 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 - Sep 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:536.15:361.16:390.86:237:13Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:324.612:366.16:081.67:460.96:247:11Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:433.91:315.96:452.29:121.06:247:10First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:243.62:465.87:412.710:500.86:257:09First Quarter4Wed
5Thu5:293.74:185.89:343.06:267:08First Quarter5Thu
6Fri6:444.15:386.112:080.411:26 AM2.86:267:06Waxing Gibbous6Fri
7Sat7:284.66:416.41:040.012:392.46:277:05Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun8:035.17:346.61:50-0.31:351.86:277:04Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon8:355.58:216.72:28-0.42:221.36:287:02Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue9:065.89:036.63:03-0.33:050.96:297:01Full Moon10Tue
11Wed9:366.19:436.33:35-0.13:440.66:297:00Full Moon11Wed
12Thu10:066.210:215.94:040.34:230.56:306:58Full Moon12Thu
13Fri10:356.211:005.44:310.75:010.56:316:57Waning Gibbous13Fri
14Sat11:046.111:414.84:581.25:410.76:316:56Waning Gibbous14Sat
15Sun11:335.95:221.76:240.96:326:54Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon12:274.312:045.65:452.27:151.26:336:53Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue1:253.812:415.36:042.68:211.56:336:51Third Quarter17Tue
18Wed2:573.41:345.06:163.09:581.66:346:50Third Quarter18Wed
19Thu3:054.811:321.46:346:49Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri7:093.94:444.910:443.46:356:47Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat7:194.25:515.212:271.112:033.06:366:46Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun7:354.66:405.51:050.812:512.66:366:45Waning Crescent22Sun
23Mon7:544.97:235.81:360.61:312.06:376:43Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue8:155.38:026.02:050.42:081.56:386:42Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed8:405.88:416.12:330.42:460.96:386:41New Moon25Wed
26Thu9:066.29:216.03:020.43:240.56:396:39New Moon26Thu
27Fri9:346.510:025.83:300.64:040.16:406:38New Moon27Fri
28Sat10:056.710:475.44:000.94:48-0.16:406:37New Moon28Sat
29Sun10:406.811:384.94:311.25:36-0.16:416:35Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon11:196.75:041.76:310.06:426:34Waxing Crescent30Mon
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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