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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 22m at 10:51 pm (1.8 ft)
Next high tide : 4:11 am (3.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (50% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - May 2059

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu1:213.46:51-0.35:092.56:017:30Waning Gibbous1Thu
2Fri2:513.27:54-0.25:412.86:007:30Waning Gibbous2Fri
3Sat12:425.54:493.49:09-0.17:183.25:597:31Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun2:055.15:483.910:28-0.110:083.15:587:32Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon3:504.96:224.411:32-0.211:442.55:577:33Third Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:185.06:545.012:22-0.35:567:33Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed6:275.17:265.612:481.61:05-0.25:557:34Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu7:265.27:586.21:410.81:430.05:547:35Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri8:205.18:316.62:290.02:200.35:537:35Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat9:115.09:046.93:14-0.62:550.65:537:36New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:004.79:377.03:58-1.03:281.15:527:37New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:504.410:116.84:42-1.24:021.55:517:38New Moon12Mon
13Tue11:434.110:466.55:26-1.14:352.05:507:38Waxing Crescent13Tue
14Wed12:423.86:13-0.85:092.45:507:39Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu1:503.67:04-0.45:462.85:497:40Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:055.63:193.58:000.06:403.15:487:41Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:565.05:033.79:040.38:193.35:487:41First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:074.55:534.010:140.510:313.25:477:42First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:374.26:224.311:130.711:562.75:467:43First Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:014.16:444.611:570.85:467:43First Quarter20Tue
21Wed6:054.17:065.012:472.112:320.95:457:44Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu6:584.27:285.41:271.51:021.05:457:45Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri7:464.27:515.72:030.91:311.25:447:45Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat8:304.28:166.12:390.41:591.45:447:46Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun9:124.28:426.43:14-0.12:281.65:437:47Full Moon25Sun
26Mon9:554.19:116.63:51-0.52:581.85:437:47Full Moon26Mon
27Tue10:404.09:436.74:29-0.83:292.05:437:48Full Moon27Tue
28Wed11:293.910:186.75:11-1.04:012.25:427:49Full Moon28Wed
29Thu12:243.85:57-1.04:382.55:427:49Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri1:263.76:48-0.95:252.75:427:50Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat2:343.87:43-0.76:332.95:417:50Waning Gibbous31Sat
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 1:31 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 50% 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 minimum.

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 (50% illuminated). This places National City, San Diego Bay, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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