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 4h 47m 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 - Jan 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:586.67:144.31:11-0.56:504:54Waxing Gibbous1Wed
2Thu6:447.18:044.612:271.51:57-1.26:504:54Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:307.58:514.81:181.42:41-1.66:504:55Full Moon3Fri
4Sat8:157.69:364.92:081.43:25-1.86:514:56Full Moon4Sat
5Sun9:007.510:235.02:561.34:08-1.76:514:57Full Moon5Sun
6Mon9:467.111:105.03:451.44:52-1.46:514:57Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:346.54:371.55:35-0.96:514:58Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:005.011:24 AM5.85:331.76:19-0.36:514:59Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:524.912:194.96:381.97:050.36:515:00Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri1:484.91:254.27:572.07:551.06:515:01Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat2:505.02:523.69:371.98:541.56:515:02Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun3:525.14:343.311:071.49:591.96:505:03Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon4:475.36:003.412:100.96:505:04Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue5:335.56:593.612:560.56:505:04Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed6:125.77:403.81:320.16:505:05Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu6:485.98:124.012:322.12:03-0.26:505:06Waning Crescent16Thu
17Fri7:216.18:404.11:102.02:32-0.56:495:07Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat7:536.29:094.31:451.93:01-0.66:495:08New Moon18Sat
19Sun8:246.39:394.42:191.83:30-0.76:495:09New Moon19Sun
20Mon8:556.310:104.52:531.73:59-0.76:485:10New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:266.110:424.53:271.74:29-0.56:485:11New Moon21Tue
22Wed9:585.811:174.64:041.75:00-0.36:485:12Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:345.411:554.64:451.85:310.06:475:13Waxing Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:154.95:341.86:050.46:475:14Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:384.712:094.26:371.96:430.96:465:15First Quarter25Sat
26Sun1:294.81:283.68:021.87:331.46:465:16First Quarter26Sun
27Mon2:325.03:213.39:451.48:451.76:455:17First Quarter27Mon
28Tue3:405.45:043.411:080.810:081.96:445:17First Quarter28Tue
29Wed4:445.86:183.712:110.06:445:18Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu5:416.37:134.11:02-0.76:435:19Waxing Gibbous30Thu
31Fri6:336.87:574.512:201.61:47-1.26:435:20Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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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