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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, June 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 46m at 8:38 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 3:24 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (38% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Oct 2033

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat5:023.73:184.98:493.311:161.16:426:32First Quarter1Sat
2Sun6:044.14:525.110:593.16:436:31First Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:414.65:595.512:110.812:092.66:446:30Waxing Gibbous3Mon
4Tue7:135.16:535.912:550.41:001.96:456:28Waxing Gibbous4Tue
5Wed7:455.77:436.21:350.21:471.16:456:27Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu8:196.38:316.32:120.12:330.56:466:26Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri8:546.79:186.32:500.13:18-0.16:476:25Full Moon7Fri
8Sat9:307.110:066.13:270.34:04-0.56:476:23Full Moon8Sat
9Sun10:097.210:565.74:040.64:52-0.66:486:22Full Moon9Sun
10Mon10:497.111:515.24:431.05:43-0.56:496:21Waning Gibbous10Mon
11Tue11:346.95:241.66:39-0.26:496:20Waning Gibbous11Tue
12Wed12:544.712:256.46:122.17:430.26:506:18Waning Gibbous12Wed
13Thu2:104.31:265.87:122.68:580.56:516:17Third Quarter13Thu
14Fri3:464.22:435.38:393.010:230.76:526:16Third Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:204.54:145.110:343.011:360.76:526:15Third Quarter15Sat
16Sun6:194.85:345.112:012.56:536:14Third Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:595.26:345.212:300.712:572.06:546:12Waning Crescent17Mon
18Tue7:305.57:225.21:110.71:391.66:556:11Waning Crescent18Tue
19Wed7:565.78:025.31:450.82:151.26:556:10Waning Crescent19Wed
20Thu8:215.98:385.32:131.02:460.86:566:09Waning Crescent20Thu
21Fri8:456.19:125.22:381.13:170.56:576:08New Moon21Fri
22Sat9:086.29:455.03:031.33:470.36:586:07New Moon22Sat
23Sun9:326.310:194.93:271.54:190.26:596:06New Moon23Sun
24Mon9:576.310:564.63:521.74:520.26:596:05New Moon24Mon
25Tue10:226.211:374.44:162.05:290.37:006:04Waxing Crescent25Tue
26Wed10:486.04:412.36:100.57:016:03Waxing Crescent26Wed
27Thu12:264.111:19 AM5.85:072.66:580.77:026:02Waxing Crescent27Thu
28Fri1:273.911:58 AM5.55:402.97:560.87:036:01Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat2:453.812:575.16:383.29:060.97:046:00First Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:134.02:274.88:393.310:190.97:045:59First Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:154.44:104.810:393.011:200.87:055:58First Quarter31Mon
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 12:01 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 38% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 First Quarter (38% illuminated). This places National City, San Diego Bay, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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