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 5h 22m 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 - May 2035

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue4:354.16:314.311:480.76:017:29Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:474.37:004.812:162.312:310.56:007:30Waning Crescent2Wed
3Thu6:444.67:295.31:031.61:100.45:597:31Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri7:344.87:595.81:460.91:470.45:587:32Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat8:215.08:316.32:280.22:230.45:577:32Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun9:075.19:066.63:09-0.42:590.55:567:33New Moon6Sun
7Mon9:545.09:426.93:52-0.93:360.75:557:34New Moon7Mon
8Tue10:444.910:227.04:38-1.24:151.05:547:35New Moon8Tue
9Wed11:374.611:056.85:26-1.34:571.45:547:35Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu12:374.46:18-1.25:451.85:537:36Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri1:454.27:15-0.96:452.25:527:37Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat12:515.93:014.18:18-0.58:032.55:517:38First Quarter12Sat
13Sun2:005.44:234.39:29-0.29:432.55:507:38First Quarter13Sun
14Mon3:224.95:304.710:400.111:222.15:507:39First Quarter14Mon
15Tue4:494.66:205.111:420.25:497:40First Quarter15Tue
16Wed6:044.57:005.512:341.612:330.45:487:40Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu7:064.57:355.81:281.01:150.65:487:41Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:584.58:066.02:130.51:520.85:477:42Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat8:424.58:366.12:520.12:241.15:477:42Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun9:224.49:036.23:27-0.22:541.35:467:43Full Moon20Sun
21Mon10:004.39:306.23:59-0.33:221.55:457:44Full Moon21Mon
22Tue10:374.29:586.14:32-0.43:501.85:457:45Full Moon22Tue
23Wed11:164.110:256.05:06-0.44:182.05:447:45Full Moon23Wed
24Thu11:584.010:545.85:41-0.34:482.25:447:46Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:463.86:20-0.15:202.45:437:46Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat1:393.77:020.16:002.75:437:47Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun12:015.12:403.77:480.46:582.95:437:48Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon12:474.83:473.98:410.68:293.05:427:48Third Quarter28Mon
29Tue1:544.44:454.29:400.710:172.85:427:49Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed3:274.15:304.610:380.811:382.35:427:50Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:574.06:075.111:300.95:417:50Third Quarter31Thu
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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