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 2h 04m 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 - Jan 2034

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun6:046.77:214.31:18-0.66:504:53Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon6:507.18:104.512:351.52:03-1.16:504:54Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:347.28:554.71:241.52:45-1.46:504:55Full Moon3Tue
4Wed8:167.29:374.82:101.53:25-1.46:514:56Full Moon4Wed
5Thu8:577.010:184.82:541.54:04-1.36:514:56Full Moon5Thu
6Fri9:376.711:014.73:371.64:42-1.06:514:57Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat10:176.211:434.74:211.85:19-0.56:514:58Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun10:575.55:082.05:560.06:514:59Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:284.611:40 AM4.96:002.26:330.56:515:00Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:154.512:304.27:032.37:111.06:515:01Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed2:084.51:383.68:272.37:571.56:515:01Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu3:084.63:183.210:122.08:561.96:515:02Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:054.85:003.111:301.510:022.16:505:03Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:545.16:153.312:211.06:505:04Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun5:365.57:043.612:590.46:505:05Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:155.87:413.81:330.06:505:06Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:516.18:144.112:352.02:06-0.56:495:07Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:276.48:464.31:161.92:38-0.86:495:08New Moon18Wed
19Thu8:026.69:194.51:551.73:11-1.06:495:09New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:386.79:534.72:341.63:44-1.16:495:10New Moon20Fri
21Sat9:156.610:304.83:141.54:18-1.06:485:11New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:546.411:094.93:561.44:54-0.86:485:11Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon10:385.911:535.04:441.45:31-0.46:475:12Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue11:285.25:401.56:120.16:475:13Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:415.112:294.56:491.66:570.76:465:14First Quarter25Wed
26Thu1:375.21:513.88:161.57:521.26:465:15First Quarter26Thu
27Fri2:435.33:393.49:571.19:061.76:455:16First Quarter27Fri
28Sat3:525.65:203.511:210.510:261.96:455:17First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:566.06:333.812:23-0.16:445:18Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon5:526.37:254.21:13-0.76:445:19Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue6:426.68:064.512:331.71:56-1.06:435:20Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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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