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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, July 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 31m at 6:28 am (-0.8 ft)
Next high tide : 12:49 pm (5.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (15% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Jun 2071

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:064.56:39-1.16:142.05:417:51Waxing Crescent1Mon
2Tue12:156.32:084.57:33-0.87:232.35:417:52Waxing Crescent2Tue
3Wed1:165.73:144.78:30-0.38:472.35:417:52First Quarter3Wed
4Thu2:275.04:205.09:320.110:242.15:407:53First Quarter4Thu
5Fri3:504.55:195.310:350.511:491.65:407:53First Quarter5Fri
6Sat5:154.26:085.711:320.85:407:54First Quarter6Sat
7Sun6:304.16:516.012:551.012:231.15:407:54Waxing Gibbous7Sun
8Mon7:344.17:296.21:480.41:081.35:407:55Waxing Gibbous8Mon
9Tue8:274.28:056.42:330.01:481.55:407:55Waxing Gibbous9Tue
10Wed9:114.28:386.53:11-0.32:251.75:407:56Full Moon10Wed
11Thu9:514.29:096.43:46-0.52:591.95:407:56Full Moon11Thu
12Fri10:284.29:406.44:20-0.53:322.05:407:56Full Moon12Fri
13Sat11:054.210:116.24:52-0.54:052.15:407:57Full Moon13Sat
14Sun11:434.210:426.05:26-0.44:382.25:407:57Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:234.16:01-0.25:152.45:407:57Waning Gibbous15Mon
16Tue1:074.16:370.05:562.65:407:58Waning Gibbous16Tue
17Wed1:534.17:140.36:482.75:407:58Waning Gibbous17Wed
18Thu12:284.92:434.27:540.67:562.85:407:58Waning Gibbous18Thu
19Fri1:194.43:374.48:390.99:252.75:407:59Third Quarter19Fri
20Sat2:314.04:294.79:301.210:572.35:417:59Third Quarter20Sat
21Sun4:073.75:165.110:261.45:417:59Third Quarter21Sun
22Mon5:363.65:595.612:071.711:21 AM1.55:417:59Waning Crescent22Mon
23Tue6:473.86:416.11:021.012:121.65:417:59Waning Crescent23Tue
24Wed7:474.07:246.71:500.21:021.65:428:00Waning Crescent24Wed
25Thu8:394.38:077.12:36-0.51:511.65:428:00Waning Crescent25Thu
26Fri9:274.58:517.43:20-1.02:401.65:428:00New Moon26Fri
27Sat10:144.79:367.54:04-1.43:281.55:438:00New Moon27Sat
28Sun11:014.910:237.44:48-1.54:181.65:438:00New Moon28Sun
29Mon11:505.011:127.15:33-1.55:101.65:438:00Waxing Crescent29Mon
30Tue12:425.06:20-1.26:081.75:448:00Waxing 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 9:38 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 15% 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 (15% 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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