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 2h 59m 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 - Jan 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed3:475.44:453.311:121.39:581.96:504:53First Quarter1Wed
2Thu4:415.66:133.412:150.86:504:54Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri5:285.87:133.61:020.36:504:55Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat6:096.07:533.81:38-0.16:514:55Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:466.18:244.012:322.22:10-0.36:514:56Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:216.38:514.11:112.22:39-0.56:514:57Full Moon6Mon
7Tue7:536.49:194.21:462.13:06-0.66:514:58Full Moon7Tue
8Wed8:246.49:474.32:212.03:34-0.66:514:59Full Moon8Wed
9Thu8:556.310:174.42:541.94:03-0.66:514:59Full Moon9Thu
10Fri9:266.110:494.43:291.94:31-0.46:515:00Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:575.811:224.54:051.95:00-0.26:515:01Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun10:315.411:574.64:462.05:290.16:515:02Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon11:114.85:362.05:590.56:505:03Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue12:374.712:024.26:392.16:321.06:505:04Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed1:244.91:183.58:051.97:131.46:505:05Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu2:235.13:133.19:481.58:161.96:505:06Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:305.45:033.211:100.89:432.16:505:07Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:345.96:193.512:100.06:495:08Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun5:316.47:133.91:01-0.76:495:08Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:246.97:574.412:051.91:46-1.36:495:09Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:147.38:374.71:021.62:28-1.76:485:10New Moon21Tue
22Wed8:017.49:165.01:541.33:08-1.86:485:11New Moon22Wed
23Thu8:477.39:555.22:431.03:47-1.76:475:12New Moon23Thu
24Fri9:316.910:365.43:310.94:25-1.36:475:13Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat10:166.311:175.44:200.95:02-0.86:465:14Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun11:035.55:111.05:38-0.26:465:15Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:005.311:53 AM4.76:081.26:150.56:455:16Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:465.212:533.87:151.56:521.26:455:17First Quarter28Tue
29Wed1:385.12:173.28:451.57:371.96:445:18First Quarter29Wed
30Thu2:425.04:352.910:371.38:482.36:445:19First Quarter30Thu
31Fri3:535.06:293.211:550.810:202.56:435:20First Quarter31Fri
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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