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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 9, 2026
The tide is currently rising in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 10:39 am (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 45m at 6:01 am (3.3 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:48 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

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

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:214.78:325.82:350.52:210.66:007:30Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon9:004.68:546.03:090.12:451.05:597:31Full Moon2Mon
3Tue9:374.49:166.13:42-0.23:071.35:587:31Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:144.29:386.14:13-0.43:281.65:577:32Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:533.910:016.14:46-0.43:491.95:567:33Full Moon5Thu
6Fri11:353.710:255.95:22-0.44:092.25:557:34Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:253.46:01-0.24:272.45:557:34Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:283.26:460.04:422.75:547:35Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon2:543.27:400.24:522.95:537:36Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue12:035.18:440.45:527:37Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed1:074.85:503.79:530.49:073.35:517:37Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu2:444.56:034.110:530.411:072.95:517:38Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:254.46:244.611:400.45:507:39Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:414.56:495.212:132.212:200.45:497:39Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun6:444.67:175.81:041.312:570.55:497:40Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:424.67:496.41:520.41:330.75:487:41Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue8:374.68:236.92:39-0.42:101.05:477:42Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed9:304.69:007.33:25-1.12:481.35:477:42New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:244.49:417.44:13-1.63:271.65:467:43New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:214.210:247.35:03-1.74:091.95:467:44New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:234.05:55-1.64:552.25:457:44Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:313.96:52-1.35:512.65:457:45Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:076.42:453.97:52-0.97:042.85:447:46Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:115.84:014.18:56-0.58:392.95:447:46First Quarter24Tue
25Wed2:245.25:044.510:01-0.110:272.75:437:47First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:484.65:504.811:000.311:532.15:437:48First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:104.36:265.211:480.65:427:48First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:204.16:575.612:541.512:270.95:427:49Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun7:204.07:255.81:430.91:001.35:427:49Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon8:123.97:516.02:230.41:301.65:417:50Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:573.98:176.22:590.01:581.95:417:51Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 8:20 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 28% 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 Waning Crescent (28% 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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