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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, June 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 6h 40m at 9:27 am (0.7 ft)
Next high tide : 4:18 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:41 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (49% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Apr 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun4:184.27:033.712:050.86:367:08Third Quarter1Sun
2Mon5:384.47:264.012:530.56:347:09Third Quarter2Mon
3Tue6:344.77:504.412:472.21:300.26:337:09Waning Crescent3Tue
4Wed7:195.18:144.81:291.72:020.06:327:10Waning Crescent4Wed
5Thu8:005.48:415.22:071.12:34-0.26:307:11Waning Crescent5Thu
6Fri8:405.69:095.62:450.63:05-0.26:297:11New Moon6Fri
7Sat9:205.69:396.03:230.13:36-0.16:287:12New Moon7Sat
8Sun10:025.510:116.24:03-0.34:080.16:277:13New Moon8Sun
9Mon10:465.210:476.34:46-0.64:420.56:257:14New Moon9Mon
10Tue11:364.811:266.35:32-0.75:180.96:247:14Waxing Crescent10Tue
11Wed12:334.36:24-0.65:581.46:237:15Waxing Crescent11Wed
12Thu12:126.01:433.97:24-0.36:481.96:227:16Waxing Crescent12Thu
13Fri1:075.73:113.68:36-0.18:002.46:207:16First Quarter13Fri
14Sat2:185.34:533.810:010.09:482.66:197:17First Quarter14Sat
15Sun3:475.06:074.211:210.011:322.36:187:18First Quarter15Sun
16Mon5:145.06:564.712:24-0.16:177:19First Quarter16Mon
17Tue6:245.17:355.112:431.71:13-0.26:167:19Waxing Gibbous17Tue
18Wed7:215.28:085.51:371.11:55-0.16:157:20Waxing Gibbous18Wed
19Thu8:095.38:395.72:210.62:300.06:137:21Waxing Gibbous19Thu
20Fri8:525.29:075.93:000.23:010.26:127:21Full Moon20Fri
21Sat9:305.19:356.03:36-0.13:300.56:117:22Full Moon21Sat
22Sun10:084.910:026.04:11-0.23:560.86:107:23Full Moon22Sun
23Mon10:454.610:285.94:45-0.34:221.26:097:24Full Moon23Mon
24Tue11:244.310:545.75:20-0.24:481.56:087:24Waning Gibbous24Tue
25Wed12:074.05:570.05:131.96:077:25Waning Gibbous25Wed
26Thu12:573.76:390.25:392.26:067:26Waning Gibbous26Thu
27Fri2:003.47:270.56:102.66:057:27Waning Gibbous27Fri
28Sat12:274.83:263.38:260.77:032.96:047:27Third Quarter28Sat
29Sun1:214.45:063.59:390.89:123.16:037:28Third Quarter29Sun
30Mon2:544.15:583.910:520.811:102.86:027:29Third Quarter30Mon
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 12:52 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 49% 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 minimum.

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 (49% illuminated). This places National City, San Diego Bay, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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