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 (tomorrow) : 7:51 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 23m at 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 - Sep 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon9:566.29:596.83:53-0.63:590.56:237:13Full Moon1Mon
2Tue10:326.410:446.34:28-0.24:450.36:237:12Full Moon2Tue
3Wed11:086.411:315.65:020.35:320.46:247:10Waning Gibbous3Wed
4Thu11:466.35:360.96:220.66:257:09Waning Gibbous4Thu
5Fri12:214.912:276.06:101.57:181.06:257:08Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:204.21:135.66:452.18:261.36:267:07Third Quarter6Sat
7Sun2:383.72:105.37:272.710:001.46:277:05Third Quarter7Sun
8Mon4:533.63:285.08:393.111:381.36:277:04Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue6:443.94:555.110:453.26:287:03Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed7:244.26:025.312:401.012:083.06:297:01Waning Crescent10Wed
11Thu7:494.56:515.51:220.812:582.66:297:00Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri8:104.77:315.81:550.61:372.26:306:59Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat8:315.08:075.92:220.52:111.86:306:57Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:525.38:406.02:470.42:441.46:316:56Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon9:155.69:136.03:120.53:171.16:326:55New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:395.89:475.83:360.53:510.86:326:53New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:046.010:225.64:010.74:270.76:336:52New Moon17Wed
18Thu10:316.111:015.24:261.05:050.66:346:50Waxing Crescent18Thu
19Fri11:006.211:454.74:511.35:490.66:346:49Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat11:346.15:181.76:400.76:356:48Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun12:414.212:166.05:482.27:450.96:366:46Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon1:573.81:135.76:272.69:081.06:366:45First Quarter22Mon
23Tue3:423.72:355.57:413.010:400.86:376:44First Quarter23Tue
24Wed5:274.04:135.69:563.111:510.56:386:42First Quarter24Wed
25Thu6:244.55:345.811:362.76:386:41Waxing Gibbous25Thu
26Fri7:055.06:376.112:440.112:422.06:396:40Waxing Gibbous26Fri
27Sat7:415.67:316.31:29-0.11:351.36:396:38Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun8:156.18:206.42:08-0.12:230.76:406:37Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon8:496.59:066.32:450.03:070.26:416:36Full Moon29Mon
30Tue9:226.79:496.03:190.33:50-0.16:416:34Full Moon30Tue
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 4:12 am — 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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