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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 6:36 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 6h 27m at 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 - Oct 2030

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue12:394.412:066.55:412.27:370.36:426:33Waxing Crescent1Tue
2Wed1:564.01:066.16:302.78:560.56:436:31First Quarter2Wed
3Thu3:383.92:275.77:523.110:250.56:446:30First Quarter3Thu
4Fri5:204.24:035.59:593.111:380.36:446:29First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:184.75:275.611:392.76:456:28First Quarter5Sat
6Sun6:585.26:325.812:330.212:452.06:466:26Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:325.67:265.81:170.21:351.46:466:25Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue8:036.08:125.81:550.32:190.96:476:24Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed8:336.38:545.72:280.52:580.56:486:22Full Moon9Wed
10Thu9:016.59:325.42:570.83:340.26:496:21Full Moon10Thu
11Fri9:286.610:105.13:251.14:090.16:496:20Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:546.510:484.83:501.54:440.16:506:19Full Moon12Sat
13Sun10:216.411:294.44:151.85:200.26:516:17Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:476.14:392.26:000.56:516:16Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:154.111:15 AM5.85:012.56:450.86:526:15Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed1:133.811:48 AM5.55:222.97:401.16:536:14Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu2:353.612:325.15:443.28:511.36:546:13Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:103.71:474.77:003.510:121.36:546:12Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat5:594.03:344.610:043.511:171.26:556:10Third Quarter19Sat
20Sun6:194.45:004.711:363.06:566:09Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon6:404.86:024.912:021.012:282.46:576:08Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:035.36:535.112:390.91:101.76:586:07Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:295.87:405.31:120.91:501.06:586:06Waning Crescent23Wed
24Thu7:566.38:255.41:450.92:310.36:596:05Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri8:276.89:115.32:181.03:12-0.37:006:04New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:007.29:575.22:511.23:54-0.77:016:03New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:367.410:464.93:261.44:40-0.97:026:02New Moon27Sun
28Mon10:157.411:414.64:031.75:29-0.97:026:01Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:587.24:442.06:24-0.77:036:00Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed12:444.411:50 AM6.75:322.47:25-0.47:045:59Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu1:574.212:526.26:352.88:330.07:055:58First Quarter31Thu
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 4:06 pm — 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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