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 34m 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 - Mar 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:474.56:323.211:121.09:462.86:155:45First Quarter1Sat
2Sun4:144.66:563.512:090.66:145:46First Quarter2Sun
3Mon5:184.97:143.812:460.36:135:47Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue6:055.27:324.112:082.21:160.06:125:48Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed6:455.57:514.412:481.81:42-0.26:115:48Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:205.78:134.71:231.42:07-0.36:095:49Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:545.88:365.11:581.02:32-0.36:085:50Full Moon7Fri
8Sat8:275.89:015.32:320.72:57-0.36:075:51Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:025.610:275.54:070.44:23-0.17:066:51Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:385.310:565.74:440.24:490.27:046:52Full Moon10Mon
11Tue11:194.811:275.85:250.15:160.67:036:53Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:064.36:120.25:441.07:026:54Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu12:045.71:053.77:080.36:161.57:006:54Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:515.52:253.28:190.56:582.06:596:55Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat1:535.34:223.19:510.58:202.56:586:56Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun3:215.26:053.511:220.210:372.56:576:57Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon4:555.36:594.012:29-0.26:556:57Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue6:095.57:384.512:092.11:20-0.56:546:58Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:095.88:135.01:121.52:03-0.76:536:59Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:006.08:465.52:040.92:40-0.76:516:59Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:466.09:185.82:490.33:15-0.66:507:00New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:295.89:496.03:31-0.13:47-0.36:497:01New Moon22Sat
23Sun10:095.510:216.14:12-0.34:170.16:477:02New Moon23Sun
24Mon10:505.110:526.04:51-0.34:460.56:467:02New Moon24Mon
25Tue11:324.511:235.85:31-0.25:141.06:457:03Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed12:174.06:140.05:411.56:437:04Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu1:103.57:000.46:062.06:427:04Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri12:315.12:213.17:570.76:322.46:417:05Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:174.74:363.09:141.07:132.86:407:06First Quarter29Sat
30Sun2:284.36:423.310:521.010:032.96:387:07First Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:104.27:053.712:030.86:377:07First Quarter31Mon
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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