Tides Today & Tomorrow in National City, San Diego Bay, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, June 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 7:51 am (-0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 22m 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 - Oct 2031

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:556.810:335.63:520.64:32-0.26:426:33Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:296.711:185.14:241.15:14-0.16:436:32Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri11:036.54:551.65:590.26:436:30Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat12:084.611:38 AM6.15:272.16:480.66:446:29Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun1:064.112:175.75:592.67:461.06:456:28Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon2:213.81:075.26:383.08:591.36:466:27Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:263.72:204.87:543.410:291.36:466:25Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed6:044.03:574.610:133.411:401.26:476:24Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu6:394.35:194.811:483.06:486:23Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri7:024.76:165.012:261.112:392.56:486:21Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat7:235.07:015.21:011.01:172.06:496:20Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun7:455.47:415.31:310.91:521.56:506:19Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon8:085.88:195.41:590.92:271.06:516:18Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue8:336.18:565.42:260.93:010.56:516:17New Moon14Tue
15Wed8:596.49:345.32:531.13:370.26:526:15New Moon15Wed
16Thu9:266.610:145.13:211.24:14-0.16:536:14New Moon16Thu
17Fri9:566.810:584.83:501.54:55-0.26:546:13New Moon17Fri
18Sat10:306.811:494.54:201.85:40-0.26:546:12Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun11:086.64:532.16:330.06:556:11Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon12:504.211:55 AM6.35:332.57:340.26:566:10Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:054.012:565.96:302.98:460.46:576:09First Quarter21Tue
22Wed3:354.12:185.58:063.110:040.56:576:07First Quarter22Wed
23Thu4:564.43:545.210:073.011:130.46:586:06First Quarter23Thu
24Fri5:515.05:195.311:392.46:596:05First Quarter24Fri
25Sat6:325.56:265.412:080.412:421.67:006:04Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun7:106.17:245.412:530.51:340.97:016:03Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:456.58:145.41:340.62:200.37:016:02Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:196.89:005.32:110.83:02-0.27:026:01Full Moon28Tue
29Wed8:527.09:445.12:461.13:42-0.47:036:00Full Moon29Wed
30Thu9:247.010:274.93:191.44:21-0.57:045:59Full Moon30Thu
31Fri9:566.911:114.63:501.75:00-0.47:055:58Full Moon31Fri
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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