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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, July 6, 2026
The tide is currently rising in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 9:14 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 23m at 2:58 pm (4.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:46 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (61% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Mar 2057

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:546.17:384.31:16-1.06:145:46Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:476.48:114.712:461.81:57-1.36:135:46Waning Crescent2Fri
3Sat7:346.68:425.01:341.42:34-1.36:125:47New Moon3Sat
4Sun8:166.69:125.22:171.03:07-1.26:115:48New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:556.49:425.32:570.73:38-0.96:105:49New Moon5Mon
6Tue9:336.010:125.33:350.64:07-0.56:085:50New Moon6Tue
7Wed10:105.510:415.24:130.64:340.16:075:50Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:474.811:115.14:530.74:590.66:065:51Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:294.211:414.95:350.85:211.26:055:52Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat12:193.56:251.15:401.86:035:53Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:144.72:363.08:301.36:492.37:026:53First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:594.510:131.37:016:54First Quarter12Mon
13Tue3:174.38:243.312:011.07:006:55First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:574.48:133.61:010.66:586:56First Quarter14Wed
15Thu6:074.78:223.912:142.81:400.26:576:56Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri6:585.18:384.21:072.42:12-0.26:566:57Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat7:405.68:574.51:482.02:42-0.56:546:58Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun8:185.99:204.82:241.53:10-0.76:536:58Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon8:556.19:455.23:001.03:39-0.76:526:59Full Moon19Mon
20Tue9:336.110:125.53:370.64:07-0.66:507:00Full Moon20Tue
21Wed10:125.910:415.74:160.24:37-0.46:497:01Full Moon21Wed
22Thu10:555.511:145.94:580.05:060.16:487:01Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri11:424.911:495.95:45-0.15:370.66:467:02Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat12:384.26:39-0.16:101.26:457:03Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:315.81:503.67:430.16:471.96:447:03Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:245.53:353.29:060.27:422.46:437:04Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue2:365.25:523.410:450.19:462.86:417:05Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed4:125.17:033.912:07-0.26:407:06Third Quarter28Wed
29Thu5:395.37:424.31:06-0.56:397:06Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri6:465.68:144.712:582.11:52-0.76:377:07Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat7:395.88:435.11:501.52:31-0.86:367:08Waning Crescent31Sat
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 6:06 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 61% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 Third Quarter (61% illuminated). This places National City, San Diego Bay, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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