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 35m 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 - Jul 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue7:523.97:126.81:49-0.112:442.05:448:00Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed8:434.28:007.32:36-0.71:391.95:448:00Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu9:304.58:477.63:20-1.22:331.85:458:00Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:144.79:347.64:04-1.63:241.65:458:00Full Moon4Fri
5Sat10:585.010:217.54:47-1.64:151.55:468:00Full Moon5Sat
6Sun11:435.111:107.05:30-1.55:081.55:467:59Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon12:305.36:13-1.16:051.65:477:59Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:016.31:195.46:56-0.57:081.75:477:59Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:575.52:115.47:400.18:201.85:487:59Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:004.73:075.58:260.89:491.75:487:59Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:193.94:075.69:191.411:251.45:497:58Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:003.55:085.710:212.05:497:58Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:393.56:025.912:420.911:27 AM2.35:507:58Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:523.76:506.01:400.512:262.45:517:57Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue8:403.97:326.22:230.21:162.45:517:57Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed9:144.18:106.32:59-0.12:002.45:527:56Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:424.28:446.43:29-0.22:372.35:527:56New Moon17Thu
18Fri10:094.49:176.53:58-0.33:132.15:537:56New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:364.59:486.44:25-0.33:472.05:547:55New Moon19Sat
20Sun11:044.610:196.24:52-0.34:212.05:547:55New Moon20Sun
21Mon11:344.710:506.05:19-0.14:572.05:557:54Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue12:054.85:470.15:362.05:567:53Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:374.96:140.46:212.15:567:53Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu12:005.11:125.06:410.87:162.15:577:52Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:454.51:535.17:101.28:272.15:587:52First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:473.92:455.27:441.710:001.95:587:51First Quarter26Sat
27Sun3:243.43:495.58:332.111:321.35:597:50First Quarter27Sun
28Mon5:203.34:585.89:532.46:007:50First Quarter28Mon
29Tue6:463.66:006.312:400.611:22 AM2.56:007:49Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed7:454.06:566.81:33-0.112:332.36:017:48Waxing Gibbous30Wed
31Thu8:314.47:487.32:20-0.71:332.06:027:47Waxing Gibbous31Thu
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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