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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 2, 2026
The tide is currently falling in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 07m at 5:59 am (-0.4 ft)
Next high tide : 12:25 pm (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:44 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Sep 2049

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed11:505.75:331.46:371.26:237:12Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:264.312:265.75:571.97:391.46:247:11Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:313.81:155.66:242.39:031.46:257:10First Quarter3Fri
4Sat3:133.42:275.57:062.710:431.16:257:08First Quarter4Sat
5Sun5:233.54:025.68:573.111:590.66:267:07First Quarter5Sun
6Mon6:354.05:255.911:082.96:267:06First Quarter6Mon
7Tue7:164.56:296.412:540.112:242.46:277:04Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed7:525.07:246.71:39-0.31:221.86:287:03Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu8:265.68:146.92:19-0.52:131.26:287:02Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri9:016.09:016.92:57-0.53:000.66:297:00Full Moon10Fri
11Sat9:356.49:466.63:33-0.43:460.26:306:59Full Moon11Sat
12Sun10:106.710:326.24:070.04:320.06:306:58Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:466.711:195.64:410.45:190.16:316:56Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue11:236.65:151.06:080.36:326:55Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed12:104.912:036.35:491.67:030.66:326:54Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu1:104.312:485.86:242.28:081.06:336:52Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri2:293.81:435.47:062.89:351.36:336:51Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:443.73:015.18:193.211:141.26:346:50Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun6:324.04:345.010:343.36:356:48Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:114.35:475.112:211.012:043.06:356:47Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue7:354.66:405.41:050.812:542.66:366:46Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed7:564.97:215.61:380.71:322.16:376:44Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu8:165.17:585.72:060.62:051.76:376:43Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri8:375.48:325.82:300.62:381.36:386:42Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:595.79:055.72:540.73:100.96:396:40New Moon25Sat
26Sun9:226.09:395.63:180.83:430.66:396:39New Moon26Sun
27Mon9:466.210:145.33:431.04:180.56:406:37New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:116.310:535.04:071.34:550.46:416:36New Moon28Tue
29Wed10:396.311:374.64:311.65:370.46:416:35Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu11:116.34:561.96:260.56:426:34Waxing Crescent30Thu
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 9:12 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 93% 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 maximum.

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 Waning Gibbous (93% illuminated). This places National City, San Diego Bay, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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