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 4h 23m at 10:49 pm (2.0 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 4:03 am (3.9 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 2036

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:535.73:243.78:34-0.27:572.76:007:30First Quarter1Thu
2Fri2:055.24:524.09:51-0.19:502.75:597:31First Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:354.95:544.511:05-0.111:292.35:587:32First Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:034.96:395.012:04-0.15:577:32First Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:155.07:175.512:381.612:53-0.15:567:33Waxing Gibbous5Mon
6Tue7:155.17:535.91:330.91:360.15:557:34Waxing Gibbous6Tue
7Wed8:085.18:266.22:200.32:140.35:557:34Waxing Gibbous7Wed
8Thu8:565.08:596.43:03-0.22:490.55:547:35Full Moon8Thu
9Fri9:404.99:306.53:43-0.53:220.95:537:36Full Moon9Fri
10Sat10:234.610:016.44:22-0.73:541.25:527:37Full Moon10Sat
11Sun11:064.410:316.25:00-0.74:241.65:517:37Full Moon11Sun
12Mon11:524.111:025.95:39-0.54:542.05:517:38Waning Gibbous12Mon
13Tue12:423.96:20-0.35:262.35:507:39Waning Gibbous13Tue
14Wed1:403.77:050.06:022.65:497:39Waning Gibbous14Wed
15Thu12:105.12:503.67:550.36:542.95:497:40Waning Gibbous15Thu
16Fri12:554.74:153.78:540.68:253.15:487:41Third Quarter16Fri
17Sat2:034.35:214.010:000.810:263.05:477:42Third Quarter17Sat
18Sun3:384.06:004.311:010.911:502.65:477:42Third Quarter18Sun
19Mon5:044.06:314.711:500.95:467:43Third Quarter19Mon
20Tue6:094.16:595.112:422.012:300.95:467:44Waning Crescent20Tue
21Wed7:034.27:275.61:241.41:060.95:457:44Waning Crescent21Wed
22Thu7:514.47:576.02:040.71:420.95:447:45Waning Crescent22Thu
23Fri8:374.58:286.42:420.12:161.05:447:46Waning Crescent23Fri
24Sat9:224.69:016.73:21-0.52:521.25:447:46New Moon24Sat
25Sun10:074.69:376.94:02-0.93:291.45:437:47New Moon25Sun
26Mon10:564.510:167.04:45-1.14:081.65:437:48New Moon26Mon
27Tue11:494.410:596.85:31-1.24:511.95:427:48Waxing Crescent27Tue
28Wed12:474.36:22-1.15:412.15:427:49Waxing Crescent28Wed
29Thu1:514.27:16-0.96:442.45:427:49Waxing Crescent29Thu
30Fri12:456.03:004.38:14-0.58:042.65:417:50First Quarter30Fri
31Sat1:545.44:114.69:18-0.29:422.55:417:51First Quarter31Sat
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 1:26 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 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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