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 1h 13m 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 - Apr 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:505.89:205.82:560.33:15-0.46:357:08Full Moon1Tue
2Wed9:315.79:515.93:360.03:47-0.16:337:09Full Moon2Wed
3Thu10:105.410:215.94:14-0.24:160.26:327:10Full Moon3Thu
4Fri10:495.010:505.84:52-0.24:440.76:317:11Full Moon4Fri
5Sat11:304.611:205.65:30-0.15:121.16:307:11Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:144.16:100.15:381.66:287:12Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:043.76:540.46:052.06:277:13Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue12:225.02:103.37:470.76:342.46:267:13Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed1:034.63:523.28:561.07:262.86:257:14Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu2:084.35:543.410:241.09:503.06:237:15Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri3:514.16:393.811:380.911:412.76:227:15Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat5:194.27:064.112:290.66:217:16Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun6:194.57:304.512:382.21:080.46:207:17Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon7:074.87:554.91:211.71:420.36:197:18Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue7:505.08:225.41:591.12:130.26:177:18Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed8:305.28:505.82:360.52:450.26:167:19Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu9:115.39:206.13:140.03:160.26:157:20New Moon17Thu
18Fri9:535.29:526.43:53-0.43:490.46:147:20New Moon18Fri
19Sat10:375.010:276.54:35-0.74:220.76:137:21New Moon19Sat
20Sun11:264.711:066.45:20-0.84:591.16:127:22Waxing Crescent20Sun
21Mon12:224.36:10-0.85:401.56:107:23Waxing Crescent21Mon
22Tue1:284.07:07-0.66:302.06:097:23Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed12:445.82:483.88:12-0.37:402.46:087:24First Quarter23Wed
24Thu1:515.44:203.99:28-0.19:212.66:077:25First Quarter24Thu
25Fri3:165.05:364.310:470.011:082.36:067:26First Quarter25Fri
26Sat4:464.86:284.811:530.06:057:26First Quarter26Sat
27Sun6:014.97:105.212:241.712:450.06:047:27Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon7:035.07:465.61:211.11:290.16:037:28Waxing Gibbous28Mon
29Tue7:555.08:195.92:090.52:070.36:027:28Waxing Gibbous29Tue
30Wed8:415.08:496.12:500.12:410.56:017:29Waxing Gibbous30Wed
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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