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

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, July 4, 2026
The tide is currently rising in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 6:41 pm (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 16m at 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 - Jun 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:334.29:486.24:26-0.53:401.95:417:51Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:114.110:186.14:59-0.54:112.15:417:52Full Moon2Mon
3Tue11:524.110:475.95:34-0.44:432.25:407:52Waning Gibbous3Tue
4Wed12:364.06:11-0.25:182.45:407:53Waning Gibbous4Wed
5Thu1:233.96:490.06:002.65:407:53Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:163.97:310.36:552.85:407:54Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:374.83:144.18:170.68:122.95:407:54Third Quarter7Sat
8Sun1:354.44:114.39:080.89:512.85:407:55Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:574.05:004.710:041.011:192.35:407:55Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue4:333.85:425.110:591.15:407:56Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:523.96:215.712:221.611:49 AM1.25:407:56Waning Crescent11Wed
12Thu6:584.07:016.21:130.912:361.35:407:56Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri7:564.37:416.72:010.11:221.35:407:57Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat8:494.58:237.22:46-0.62:081.45:407:57Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun9:384.69:067.43:31-1.12:551.45:407:58New Moon15Sun
16Mon10:274.79:507.54:17-1.53:421.55:407:58New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:184.810:377.35:03-1.64:311.65:407:58New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:104.85:51-1.55:241.85:407:58Waxing Crescent18Wed
19Thu1:054.86:40-1.26:242.05:417:59Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri12:216.32:034.97:30-0.77:322.15:417:59Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat1:205.63:045.08:23-0.18:532.25:417:59First Quarter21Sat
22Sun2:284.94:075.29:190.410:272.05:417:59First Quarter22Sun
23Mon3:504.35:065.410:190.911:531.55:417:59First Quarter23Mon
24Tue5:173.95:575.711:171.35:428:00First Quarter24Tue
25Wed6:363.96:415.912:591.012:091.65:428:00Waxing Gibbous25Wed
26Thu7:403.97:206.11:510.512:551.85:428:00Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:324.07:556.32:330.21:362.05:438:00Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:124.18:286.33:09-0.12:142.15:438:00Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:484.29:006.43:41-0.32:492.15:438:00Full Moon29Sun
30Mon10:214.29:306.44:12-0.43:222.15:448:00Full Moon30Mon
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 4:09 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 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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