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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 52m at 5:26 pm (1.7 ft)
Next high tide : 11:25 pm (6.8 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Aug 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri6:193.75:506.312:170.811:18 AM2.36:037:46Waning Crescent1Fri
2Sat7:274.16:476.81:170.112:282.16:037:45Waning Crescent2Sat
3Sun8:184.57:407.22:08-0.51:281.96:047:44Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon9:014.98:297.42:52-0.92:221.66:057:44New Moon4Mon
5Tue9:415.29:157.43:33-1.13:111.36:057:43New Moon5Tue
6Wed10:195.59:597.24:12-1.03:581.26:067:42New Moon6Wed
7Thu10:585.610:426.84:49-0.84:441.16:077:41New Moon7Thu
8Fri11:365.611:256.25:26-0.45:301.26:077:40Waxing Crescent8Fri
9Sat12:165.66:010.16:191.46:087:39Waxing Crescent9Sat
10Sun12:105.512:585.56:360.77:131.66:097:38Waxing Crescent10Sun
11Mon1:004.71:425.37:101.38:161.86:097:37Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue1:594.12:345.17:471.99:411.96:107:36First Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:233.63:385.08:352.411:221.76:117:35First Quarter13Wed
14Thu5:253.44:515.19:532.86:117:34First Quarter14Thu
15Fri7:003.75:525.312:361.311:22 AM2.96:127:33First Quarter15Fri
16Sat7:463.96:425.61:240.912:262.76:137:32Waxing Gibbous16Sat
17Sun8:164.27:235.92:010.61:142.56:147:30Waxing Gibbous17Sun
18Mon8:424.58:006.22:330.31:552.26:147:29Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue9:074.78:356.43:010.12:321.96:157:28Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed9:335.09:086.53:30-0.13:071.66:157:27Full Moon20Wed
21Thu10:015.29:426.43:58-0.13:431.46:167:26Full Moon21Thu
22Fri10:295.410:176.34:260.04:201.36:177:25Full Moon22Fri
23Sat11:005.610:555.94:550.15:001.26:177:24Waning Gibbous23Sat
24Sun11:335.711:375.45:240.55:451.16:187:22Waning Gibbous24Sun
25Mon12:105.85:560.96:371.26:197:21Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:284.812:545.86:301.37:411.36:197:20Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:334.21:495.77:111.99:041.36:207:19Third Quarter27Wed
28Thu3:043.83:005.78:102.410:411.16:217:17Third Quarter28Thu
29Fri4:593.74:225.89:452.76:217:16Third Quarter29Fri
30Sat6:254.15:376.112:020.611:22 AM2.66:227:15Waning Crescent30Sat
31Sun7:204.56:396.51:010.112:342.26:237:14Waning Crescent31Sun
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 8:25 pm — 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 8% 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 Waxing Crescent (8% 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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