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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently falling in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 51m at 12:11 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 6:01 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:47 am
Moon phase : Third Quarter (39% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Feb 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue6:176.68:204.112:012.41:53-1.36:425:21Waxing Gibbous1Tue
2Wed7:086.98:534.41:012.12:33-1.66:415:22Waxing Gibbous2Wed
3Thu7:547.09:244.61:511.83:10-1.66:405:23Full Moon3Thu
4Fri8:367.09:564.72:351.53:44-1.56:405:24Full Moon4Fri
5Sat9:166.710:274.83:161.34:15-1.16:395:25Full Moon5Sat
6Sun9:536.210:594.93:571.34:45-0.76:385:26Waning Gibbous6Sun
7Mon10:305.611:304.94:381.35:12-0.16:375:27Waning Gibbous7Mon
8Tue11:074.95:211.45:360.56:365:28Waning Gibbous8Tue
9Wed12:014.811:48 AM4.16:101.55:561.16:355:29Waning Gibbous9Wed
10Thu12:334.812:393.37:111.76:101.76:355:30Third Quarter10Thu
11Fri1:114.72:122.78:421.76:062.26:345:30Third Quarter11Fri
12Sat2:044.610:491.36:335:31Third Quarter12Sat
13Sun3:254.612:050.86:325:32Third Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:424.88:033.512:500.36:315:33Waning Crescent14Mon
15Tue5:395.28:073.71:24-0.26:305:34Waning Crescent15Tue
16Wed6:255.78:203.912:192.61:54-0.66:295:35Waning Crescent16Wed
17Thu7:056.18:394.21:022.32:23-0.96:285:36Waning Crescent17Thu
18Fri7:426.49:014.51:401.92:51-1.16:275:37New Moon18Fri
19Sat8:186.69:264.72:171.53:19-1.26:265:37New Moon19Sat
20Sun8:546.69:545.02:541.13:47-1.16:255:38New Moon20Sun
21Mon9:326.310:235.33:350.84:16-0.76:245:39New Moon21Mon
22Tue10:135.710:565.54:190.74:44-0.36:225:40Waxing Crescent22Tue
23Wed10:594.911:315.65:080.65:120.46:215:41Waxing Crescent23Wed
24Thu11:554.16:070.65:391.16:205:42Waxing Crescent24Thu
25Fri12:135.61:133.27:220.76:081.86:195:42First Quarter25Fri
26Sat1:075.53:342.89:050.66:402.46:185:43First Quarter26Sat
27Sun2:245.46:353.210:530.29:062.96:175:44First Quarter27Sun
28Mon3:575.57:093.712:05-0.46:165:45Waxing Gibbous28Mon
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 3:06 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 39% 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 (39% 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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