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 4h 01m 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 - Jul 2053

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue10:544.310:016.34:43-0.43:562.25:448:00Full Moon1Tue
2Wed11:294.310:326.15:14-0.44:302.25:458:00Full Moon2Wed
3Thu12:064.35:46-0.25:062.35:458:00Waning Gibbous3Thu
4Fri12:444.46:200.05:472.45:468:00Waning Gibbous4Fri
5Sat1:254.46:540.26:362.55:467:59Waning Gibbous5Sat
6Sun12:165.12:094.57:300.67:382.65:477:59Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon1:054.62:594.78:090.98:592.55:477:59Third Quarter7Mon
8Tue2:134.13:545.08:561.310:342.25:487:59Third Quarter8Tue
9Wed3:503.74:495.49:551.611:531.55:487:59Third Quarter9Wed
10Thu5:273.65:405.910:591.85:497:58Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri6:453.86:306.412:540.812:001.95:497:58Waning Crescent11Fri
12Sat7:484.17:186.91:460.012:561.85:507:58Waning Crescent12Sat
13Sun8:414.48:067.32:34-0.61:511.75:507:57Waning Crescent13Sun
14Mon9:284.78:537.63:19-1.22:431.65:517:57New Moon14Mon
15Tue10:135.09:407.64:03-1.43:331.55:527:57New Moon15Tue
16Wed10:585.210:277.44:47-1.54:231.45:527:56New Moon16Wed
17Thu11:445.311:157.05:30-1.35:151.45:537:56Waxing Crescent17Thu
18Fri12:325.36:13-0.96:111.65:537:55Waxing Crescent18Fri
19Sat12:056.31:225.36:57-0.37:121.75:547:55Waxing Crescent19Sat
20Sun1:005.52:155.37:420.38:221.95:557:54First Quarter20Sun
21Mon2:024.73:125.38:301.09:491.95:557:54First Quarter21Mon
22Tue3:194.14:155.49:241.611:241.65:567:53First Quarter22Tue
23Wed4:563.75:165.510:292.05:577:52First Quarter23Wed
24Thu6:293.76:095.712:391.211:34 AM2.35:577:52Waxing Gibbous24Thu
25Fri7:393.86:555.91:340.812:312.45:587:51Waxing Gibbous25Fri
26Sat8:264.07:346.12:170.41:182.45:597:51Waxing Gibbous26Sat
27Sun9:004.28:106.22:510.11:592.35:597:50Waxing Gibbous27Sun
28Mon9:294.48:446.43:22-0.12:362.26:007:49Full Moon28Mon
29Tue9:574.59:156.43:50-0.23:102.06:017:48Full Moon29Tue
30Wed10:254.79:466.44:19-0.23:442.06:017:48Full Moon30Wed
31Thu10:554.810:176.34:47-0.24:181.96:027:47Full Moon31Thu
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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