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 4h 22m at 6:36 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:34 am (6.2 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 - Apr 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:324.47:244.012:480.66:367:08First Quarter1Tue
2Wed6:294.67:444.412:462.21:230.46:347:09Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:154.98:054.81:271.61:520.36:337:09Waxing Gibbous3Thu
4Fri7:555.18:295.22:041.12:210.26:327:10Waxing Gibbous4Fri
5Sat8:335.28:545.62:400.52:490.26:317:11Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun9:125.29:215.93:160.13:170.36:297:11Full Moon6Sun
7Mon9:515.19:506.23:54-0.33:460.56:287:12Full Moon7Mon
8Tue10:334.910:236.44:34-0.64:160.86:277:13Full Moon8Tue
9Wed11:204.510:586.45:17-0.74:481.16:257:14Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:134.16:06-0.75:231.56:247:14Waning Gibbous10Thu
11Fri1:173.77:02-0.56:061.96:237:15Waning Gibbous11Fri
12Sat12:315.82:363.58:08-0.27:082.46:227:16Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun1:375.44:123.69:260.08:492.66:217:16Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:035.15:324.010:460.010:472.46:197:17Third Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:374.96:244.511:520.06:187:18Third Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:555.07:055.112:111.812:44-0.16:177:19Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu6:585.17:405.51:111.11:270.06:167:19Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:515.18:145.92:010.52:050.16:157:20Waning Crescent18Fri
19Sat8:395.18:466.22:440.02:400.36:137:21Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun9:215.09:166.33:24-0.43:120.66:127:21New Moon20Sun
21Mon10:024.79:466.34:02-0.63:420.96:117:22New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:424.510:166.24:38-0.64:111.36:107:23New Moon22Tue
23Wed11:244.210:466.05:15-0.54:391.66:097:24Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:093.95:54-0.35:072.06:087:24Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri1:003.66:360.05:362.36:077:25Waxing Crescent25Fri
26Sat2:023.47:230.36:122.66:067:26Waxing Crescent26Sat
27Sun12:304.93:243.48:200.67:142.96:057:27First Quarter27Sun
28Mon1:264.54:573.59:270.99:113.06:047:27First Quarter28Mon
29Tue2:504.15:483.910:370.911:052.76:037:28First Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:264.06:204.311:320.96:027:29First Quarter30Wed
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 9:35 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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