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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently falling in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 50m at 7:03 am (0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 1:37 pm (4.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:45 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (80% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Dec 2052

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:055.65:244.211:461.311:171.26:334:42Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon5:426.26:244.512:340.56:344:42Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue6:216.77:174.712:011.21:19-0.36:344:42Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed7:017.28:084.812:461.32:04-0.96:354:42Full Moon4Wed
5Thu7:427.68:574.91:301.32:49-1.46:364:42Full Moon5Thu
6Fri8:257.79:464.92:161.43:35-1.66:374:42Full Moon6Fri
7Sat9:107.610:384.83:021.54:22-1.56:384:42Full Moon7Sat
8Sun9:577.211:344.83:511.75:11-1.26:384:42Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon10:476.64:462.06:02-0.86:394:42Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:334.811:44 AM5.95:512.36:55-0.36:404:43Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed1:364.812:495.17:082.47:520.36:414:43Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:434.92:074.58:432.48:540.86:414:43Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri3:475.23:374.010:202.09:561.26:424:43Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:405.55:013.911:331.410:501.46:424:44Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:245.76:093.912:270.96:434:44Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon6:026.07:034.01:090.46:444:44Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue6:356.27:454.112:161.81:450.06:444:45Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:076.38:214.212:511.92:17-0.26:454:45Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu7:376.48:544.21:252.02:47-0.46:454:46New Moon19Thu
20Fri8:066.49:274.31:572.03:18-0.56:464:46New Moon20Fri
21Sat8:366.410:014.32:302.13:49-0.56:464:47New Moon21Sat
22Sun9:056.310:374.33:022.14:21-0.46:474:47New Moon22Sun
23Mon9:356.111:164.33:362.24:54-0.36:474:48Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue10:075.811:574.34:122.35:28-0.16:484:48Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed10:425.44:552.56:040.26:484:49Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu12:424.311:25 AM4.95:512.66:440.56:494:49Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri1:324.412:244.37:072.67:300.96:494:50First Quarter27Fri
28Sat2:284.71:523.88:452.48:261.26:494:51First Quarter28Sat
29Sun3:255.13:393.510:181.89:311.56:494:51First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:195.65:083.611:271.010:341.66:504:52First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:086.16:164.012:220.26:504:53Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 10:20 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 80% 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 (80% 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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