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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 12, 2026
The tide is currently falling in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 3h 16m at 2:58 am (-1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 9:20 am (4.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:58 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:49 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (10% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Nov 2065

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun12:114.310:13 AM7.13:542.35:51-0.76:064:57Waxing Crescent1Sun
2Mon12:214.111:09 AM6.64:462.76:56-0.36:074:56Waxing Crescent2Mon
3Tue1:434.112:185.96:013.18:080.06:084:55First Quarter3Tue
4Wed3:114.31:425.47:483.29:210.36:094:54First Quarter4Wed
5Thu4:174.73:155.09:462.910:220.56:104:53First Quarter5Thu
6Fri5:025.24:354.911:062.211:110.76:114:53First Quarter6Fri
7Sat5:385.65:394.812:031.56:114:52Waxing Gibbous7Sat
8Sun6:095.96:334.712:481.06:124:51Waxing Gibbous8Sun
9Mon6:376.27:194.612:231.21:260.56:134:50Waxing Gibbous9Mon
10Tue7:036.48:004.512:521.52:010.16:144:50Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:296.58:384.41:191.82:33-0.16:154:49Full Moon11Wed
12Thu7:556.69:154.31:462.03:04-0.26:164:48Full Moon12Thu
13Fri8:216.69:534.12:112.33:37-0.36:174:48Full Moon13Fri
14Sat8:476.510:354.02:372.44:12-0.26:184:47Full Moon14Sat
15Sun9:166.311:223.83:032.64:510.06:194:47Waning Gibbous15Sun
16Mon9:466.03:292.85:340.26:204:46Waning Gibbous16Mon
17Tue12:193.710:20 AM5.73:583.06:210.46:204:46Waning Gibbous17Tue
18Wed1:243.711:04 AM5.44:413.27:130.66:214:45Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu2:373.912:044.96:153.48:090.86:224:45Third Quarter19Thu
20Fri3:344.21:304.58:223.39:050.96:234:44Third Quarter20Fri
21Sat4:114.63:094.310:022.89:561.06:244:44Third Quarter21Sat
22Sun4:435.24:314.211:072.010:411.26:254:44Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon5:155.85:394.311:591.111:221.36:264:43Waning Crescent23Mon
24Tue5:486.46:404.412:470.26:274:43Waning Crescent24Tue
25Wed6:257.07:354.512:031.51:33-0.66:284:43Waning Crescent25Wed
26Thu7:047.48:284.612:461.62:20-1.26:284:43New Moon26Thu
27Fri7:467.79:194.51:291.83:06-1.66:294:42New Moon27Fri
28Sat8:307.810:114.52:141.93:55-1.76:304:42New Moon28Sat
29Sun9:167.611:074.43:012.14:44-1.56:314:42Waxing Crescent29Sun
30Mon10:057.23:522.35:36-1.26:324:42Waxing Crescent30Mon
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 6:09 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 10% 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 maximum.

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 (10% illuminated). This places National City, San Diego Bay, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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