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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 3, 2026
The tide is currently falling in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 50m at 6:31 am (-0.2 ft)
Next high tide : 1:00 pm (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (87% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Jul 2051

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat3:244.14:275.69:391.111:271.35:448:00Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:013.85:256.110:441.55:458:00Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:273.86:186.512:390.611:47 AM1.75:458:00Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:384.07:086.91:380.012:451.85:458:00Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:354.37:567.12:28-0.61:401.85:468:00Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu9:224.58:417.23:13-0.92:301.85:467:59New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:044.79:237.23:54-1.13:171.75:477:59New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:454.810:047.04:33-1.14:011.75:477:59New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:254.810:436.65:10-0.94:441.85:487:59New Moon9Sun
10Mon12:044.85:46-0.65:281.95:487:59Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:454.86:21-0.26:142.15:497:58Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed12:035.51:264.86:550.37:062.25:507:58Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:464.92:094.87:290.88:072.45:507:58Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri1:354.32:584.88:051.39:262.35:517:57First Quarter14Fri
15Sat2:423.73:544.98:461.811:032.15:517:57First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:193.34:515.19:402.25:527:56First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:003.35:425.312:211.610:48 AM2.45:537:56First Quarter17Mon
18Tue7:143.56:285.71:141.111:51 AM2.55:537:55Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed8:033.87:096.01:550.612:442.45:547:55Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:414.07:496.42:320.11:322.35:547:54Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri9:144.38:276.73:06-0.32:152.15:557:54Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat9:474.69:046.93:39-0.62:571.95:567:53Full Moon22Sat
23Sun10:204.89:426.94:12-0.83:391.75:567:53Full Moon23Sun
24Mon10:555.010:226.84:47-0.84:221.65:577:52Full Moon24Mon
25Tue11:335.211:056.55:22-0.75:081.55:587:52Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:135.45:58-0.45:591.55:587:51Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu12:585.56:360.06:591.65:597:50Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri12:465.21:475.67:170.68:111.66:007:49Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat1:524.52:445.78:031.29:391.56:007:49Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun3:193.93:505.89:011.711:151.16:017:48Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon5:063.74:596.110:172.16:027:47Third Quarter31Mon
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 9:45 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 87% 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 (87% 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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