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 28m 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 - Sep 2070

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:035.07:336.81:50-0.21:311.86:237:12Waning Crescent1Mon
2Tue8:395.48:216.92:32-0.52:211.36:247:11Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed9:145.79:056.93:09-0.53:061.06:257:10New Moon3Wed
4Thu9:486.09:466.63:44-0.43:480.76:257:08New Moon4Thu
5Fri10:216.110:266.24:17-0.14:290.66:267:07New Moon5Fri
6Sat10:536.111:065.74:480.35:100.76:267:06Waxing Crescent6Sat
7Sun11:265.911:485.15:180.85:520.96:277:05Waxing Crescent7Sun
8Mon12:005.75:471.46:381.16:287:03Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue12:354.512:375.46:161.97:311.46:287:02Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed1:324.01:195.16:462.48:411.76:297:01First Quarter10Wed
11Thu2:543.62:194.97:242.910:171.76:306:59First Quarter11Thu
12Fri5:113.63:464.88:513.211:441.56:306:58First Quarter12Fri
13Sat6:413.95:104.911:003.26:316:57First Quarter13Sat
14Sun7:154.26:105.212:391.212:132.96:326:55Waxing Gibbous14Sun
15Mon7:394.56:565.51:180.81:002.56:326:54Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:034.97:365.81:510.61:392.06:336:52Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed8:275.28:136.12:210.42:151.66:336:51Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu8:535.68:496.22:500.32:521.16:346:50Full Moon18Thu
19Fri9:205.99:266.13:180.33:280.86:356:48Full Moon19Fri
20Sat9:496.210:056.03:480.44:070.56:356:47Full Moon20Sat
21Sun10:206.410:475.64:180.64:480.36:366:46Full Moon21Sun
22Mon10:546.511:355.24:490.95:340.36:376:44Waning Gibbous22Mon
23Tue11:336.45:221.46:270.46:376:43Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed12:324.612:196.26:001.97:300.66:386:42Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:434.21:175.96:492.48:480.76:396:40Third Quarter25Thu
26Fri3:183.92:335.78:042.810:190.76:396:39Third Quarter26Fri
27Sat5:044.14:045.69:562.911:380.56:406:38Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun6:144.65:265.711:332.66:416:36Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon7:005.16:316.012:360.212:412.06:416:35Waning Crescent29Mon
30Tue7:385.57:256.11:230.11:331.56:426:34Waning Crescent30Tue
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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