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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently rising in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 7:41 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 28m at 1:05 am (5.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:53 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (24% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Oct 2072

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat11:385.75:272.06:451.06:436:32Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun12:534.112:165.55:532.47:471.26:446:30Waning Gibbous2Sun
3Mon2:113.71:115.36:312.89:081.26:446:29Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:033.72:355.17:563.210:381.06:456:28Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed5:364.14:145.210:183.211:460.76:466:26Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu6:254.65:325.611:452.76:466:25Third Quarter6Thu
7Fri7:035.16:346.012:380.312:452.06:476:24Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat7:385.77:286.31:220.01:351.36:486:23Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun8:136.28:186.42:03-0.12:230.66:486:21Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon8:496.69:066.42:42-0.13:090.06:496:20New Moon10Mon
11Tue9:256.99:536.23:190.13:54-0.36:506:19New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:027.110:425.83:560.54:40-0.56:516:18New Moon12Wed
13Thu10:397.011:335.34:330.95:28-0.46:516:17Waxing Crescent13Thu
14Fri11:196.75:111.56:19-0.16:526:15Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:304.812:036.25:522.17:160.26:536:14Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun1:384.312:545.76:392.68:230.66:546:13Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon3:054.11:585.27:453.19:430.96:546:12First Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:544.23:244.89:353.311:041.06:556:11First Quarter18Tue
19Wed6:064.54:544.711:313.06:566:10First Quarter19Wed
20Thu6:464.86:024.912:040.912:342.66:576:08First Quarter20Thu
21Fri7:155.16:535.012:480.91:162.16:576:07Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:395.47:345.11:220.91:491.66:586:06Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:035.78:115.21:520.92:211.26:596:05Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon8:265.98:455.22:191.02:510.87:006:04Waxing Gibbous24Mon
25Tue8:506.19:195.22:451.13:220.57:016:03Full Moon25Tue
26Wed9:156.39:545.03:111.23:550.37:016:02Full Moon26Wed
27Thu9:406.410:314.93:371.44:290.17:026:01Full Moon27Thu
28Fri10:076.411:124.64:031.75:050.17:036:00Full Moon28Fri
29Sat10:366.311:594.34:302.05:460.17:045:59Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun11:096.24:592.36:340.37:055:58Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon12:594.111:50 AM5.95:342.77:310.57:065:57Waning Gibbous31Mon
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 4:23 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 24% 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 Waxing Crescent (24% 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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