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 2h 19m 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 - Jun 2061

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed9:383.98:436.33:32-0.32:262.15:417:51Full Moon1Wed
2Thu10:173.89:116.34:04-0.52:552.35:417:52Full Moon2Thu
3Fri10:573.89:406.34:38-0.53:242.45:407:52Full Moon3Fri
4Sat11:393.710:106.25:14-0.53:542.55:407:53Full Moon4Sat
5Sun12:263.65:53-0.44:242.75:407:53Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon1:163.66:34-0.34:592.85:407:54Waning Gibbous6Mon
7Tue2:093.67:17-0.15:463.05:407:54Waning Gibbous7Tue
8Wed12:015.53:043.88:020.17:013.15:407:55Waning Gibbous8Wed
9Thu12:545.13:564.18:500.38:403.15:407:55Third Quarter9Thu
10Fri2:044.64:394.59:390.510:242.65:407:56Third Quarter10Fri
11Sat3:344.25:175.110:280.811:441.95:407:56Third Quarter11Sat
12Sun5:064.05:545.711:151.15:407:57Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon6:263.96:326.312:471.012:011.35:407:57Waning Crescent13Mon
14Tue7:374.07:136.81:410.112:471.65:407:57Waning Crescent14Tue
15Wed8:404.17:567.32:32-0.71:341.85:407:58Waning Crescent15Wed
16Thu9:364.28:417.63:22-1.32:232.05:407:58New Moon16Thu
17Fri10:294.29:287.74:10-1.73:132.15:407:58New Moon17Fri
18Sat11:214.310:167.54:58-1.84:032.25:407:58New Moon18Sat
19Sun12:144.35:47-1.64:562.35:417:59Waxing Crescent19Sun
20Mon1:084.36:35-1.35:532.45:417:59Waxing Crescent20Mon
21Tue2:014.47:24-0.86:582.55:417:59Waxing Crescent21Tue
22Wed12:525.92:564.68:12-0.38:132.65:417:59Waxing Crescent22Wed
23Thu1:525.13:514.88:590.39:422.55:417:59First Quarter23Thu
24Fri3:024.44:425.09:480.911:162.15:428:00First Quarter24Fri
25Sat4:263.85:275.310:361.45:428:00First Quarter25Sat
26Sun5:543.56:055.612:301.511:21 AM1.85:428:00Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon7:153.56:415.81:271.012:032.25:438:00Waxing Gibbous27Mon
28Tue8:193.67:156.02:110.512:432.45:438:00Waxing Gibbous28Tue
29Wed9:073.77:496.22:490.11:232.65:448:00Waxing Gibbous29Wed
30Thu9:453.88:236.33:23-0.22:032.65:448:00Waxing Gibbous30Thu
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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