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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 5, 2026
The tide is currently rising in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 7:34 am (0.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 19m at 12:21 am (5.2 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 2054

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:354.47:334.012:540.56:357:08Third Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:344.67:564.312:542.31:320.36:347:09Waning Crescent2Thu
3Fri7:194.98:174.61:331.82:040.26:337:10Waning Crescent3Fri
4Sat7:575.18:394.92:071.42:310.16:317:10Waning Crescent4Sat
5Sun8:325.29:025.22:391.02:580.16:307:11Waning Crescent5Sun
6Mon9:065.39:275.53:100.63:240.26:297:12New Moon6Mon
7Tue9:395.29:525.73:430.33:500.36:277:12New Moon7Tue
8Wed10:145.010:185.84:170.04:160.56:267:13New Moon8Wed
9Thu10:524.810:475.94:54-0.14:430.86:257:14New Moon9Thu
10Fri11:354.411:195.85:34-0.25:111.26:247:15Waxing Crescent10Fri
11Sat12:274.06:20-0.15:421.66:227:15Waxing Crescent11Sat
12Sun1:323.67:150.16:202.16:217:16Waxing Crescent12Sun
13Mon12:455.43:003.48:230.27:212.56:207:17First Quarter13Mon
14Tue1:525.14:453.69:470.39:152.76:197:17First Quarter14Tue
15Wed3:234.95:594.011:080.111:102.56:187:18First Quarter15Wed
16Thu4:555.06:464.512:11-0.16:167:19First Quarter16Thu
17Fri6:085.27:255.112:241.81:02-0.36:157:20Waxing Gibbous17Fri
18Sat7:095.58:015.61:221.11:46-0.46:147:20Waxing Gibbous18Sat
19Sun8:025.68:356.02:110.42:25-0.36:137:21Waxing Gibbous19Sun
20Mon8:505.69:096.32:56-0.13:02-0.16:127:22Full Moon20Mon
21Tue9:365.49:436.53:39-0.53:370.26:117:22Full Moon21Tue
22Wed10:205.210:166.44:21-0.74:100.66:107:23Full Moon22Wed
23Thu11:064.810:506.25:03-0.74:431.06:087:24Full Moon23Thu
24Fri11:544.411:245.95:46-0.65:161.56:077:25Waning Gibbous24Fri
25Sat12:474.06:31-0.35:492.06:067:25Waning Gibbous25Sat
26Sun12:005.51:493.67:210.16:272.46:057:26Waning Gibbous26Sun
27Mon12:415.03:103.58:190.57:222.86:047:27Waning Gibbous27Mon
28Tue1:344.54:583.69:310.79:053.06:037:28Third Quarter28Tue
29Wed2:554.26:043.910:470.811:122.96:027:28Third Quarter29Wed
30Thu4:324.06:384.211:470.86:017:29Third Quarter30Thu
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 3:57 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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