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 07m at 5:47 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 11:40 pm (5.7 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 - May 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:154.56:00-1.35:321.56:007:30Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu1:194.26:55-1.06:271.95:597:31Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri12:346.02:324.17:56-0.57:362.35:587:32Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:385.43:544.29:05-0.19:072.55:577:32First Quarter4Sat
5Sun2:554.95:104.410:190.210:532.35:567:33First Quarter5Sun
6Mon4:234.56:064.811:250.35:557:34First Quarter6Mon
7Tue5:424.46:485.212:141.812:190.55:547:35Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed6:464.47:235.51:111.31:020.65:547:35Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu7:384.57:535.71:560.81:380.85:537:36Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri8:224.48:215.92:340.42:101.05:527:37Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat9:014.48:486.03:070.12:381.25:517:37Full Moon11Sat
12Sun9:374.49:146.13:39-0.23:061.45:517:38Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:124.39:406.14:10-0.33:331.65:507:39Full Moon13Mon
14Tue10:494.210:076.04:43-0.44:011.85:497:40Full Moon14Tue
15Wed11:284.010:355.95:17-0.34:292.05:487:40Full Moon15Wed
16Thu12:123.95:54-0.24:592.25:487:41Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:013.86:340.05:332.45:477:42Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:573.77:190.26:192.75:477:42Waning Gibbous18Sat
19Sun12:205.03:023.88:090.47:322.95:467:43Waning Gibbous19Sun
20Mon1:184.74:084.09:070.69:172.85:457:44Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue2:404.35:024.410:080.710:562.45:457:44Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed4:174.15:464.911:060.75:447:45Third Quarter22Wed
23Thu5:384.26:255.512:061.711:56 AM0.85:447:46Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri6:454.47:046.11:010.912:430.85:447:46Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat7:444.67:446.71:520.11:280.95:437:47Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun8:394.78:257.12:40-0.62:130.95:437:48Waning Crescent26Sun
27Mon9:314.89:087.43:26-1.22:581.15:427:48New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:214.89:517.44:13-1.53:431.25:427:49New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:144.710:367.25:00-1.64:301.55:427:50New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:094.65:49-1.55:211.75:417:50Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri1:064.66:40-1.16:182.05:417:51Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 8:43 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 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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