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 3h 04m 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 - May 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:404.16:474.712:122.212:150.86:017:29First Quarter1Thu
2Fri6:374.37:145.21:001.512:520.86:007:30Waxing Gibbous2Fri
3Sat7:274.47:435.71:420.91:270.85:597:31Waxing Gibbous3Sat
4Sun8:144.68:136.12:210.22:010.95:587:32Waxing Gibbous4Sun
5Mon8:594.78:466.53:01-0.42:361.05:577:32Full Moon5Mon
6Tue9:444.79:216.83:42-0.93:121.15:567:33Full Moon6Tue
7Wed10:314.69:596.94:25-1.23:491.35:557:34Full Moon7Wed
8Thu11:214.410:416.95:11-1.34:301.65:547:35Full Moon8Thu
9Fri12:174.26:00-1.25:161.85:547:35Waning Gibbous9Fri
10Sat1:194.16:54-1.06:112.15:537:36Waning Gibbous10Sat
11Sun12:226.12:274.17:52-0.77:242.45:527:37Waning Gibbous11Sun
12Mon1:275.53:404.38:56-0.38:572.55:517:37Third Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:455.04:484.610:030.010:412.25:507:38Third Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:144.65:425.111:060.35:507:39Third Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:364.46:275.512:031.612:000.55:497:40Waning Crescent15Thu
16Fri6:464.37:065.91:060.912:460.85:487:40Waning Crescent16Fri
17Sat7:454.37:426.21:560.31:271.05:487:41Waning Crescent17Sat
18Sun8:354.38:166.42:40-0.12:041.35:477:42Waning Crescent18Sun
19Mon9:194.38:486.43:18-0.52:381.55:477:42New Moon19Mon
20Tue10:004.29:186.43:54-0.63:111.75:467:43New Moon20Tue
21Wed10:384.19:496.34:28-0.73:421.95:457:44New Moon21Wed
22Thu11:184.010:206.15:02-0.64:142.15:457:44New Moon22Thu
23Fri11:593.910:515.95:38-0.44:462.25:447:45Waxing Crescent23Fri
24Sat12:443.86:15-0.25:212.45:447:46Waxing Crescent24Sat
25Sun1:333.86:550.16:052.65:437:46Waxing Crescent25Sun
26Mon12:025.22:273.87:370.37:032.85:437:47Waxing Crescent26Mon
27Tue12:474.73:263.98:230.68:252.95:437:48First Quarter27Tue
28Wed1:474.34:234.29:140.910:062.75:427:48First Quarter28Wed
29Thu3:113.95:084.610:091.111:302.25:427:49First Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:433.75:465.011:011.35:427:50First Quarter30Fri
31Sat5:593.76:235.512:291.511:48 AM1.45:417:50Waxing Gibbous31Sat
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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