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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : 11:44 pm (1.5 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 45m at 4:01 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:54 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:55 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Apr 2073

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:114.87:464.412:302.31:180.06:357:09Waning Crescent1Sat
2Sun7:065.08:144.71:241.91:570.06:337:09Waning Crescent2Sun
3Mon7:495.28:384.92:031.52:280.06:327:10Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue8:265.29:005.12:361.12:550.06:317:11Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed8:595.29:225.33:050.73:200.26:297:11New Moon5Wed
6Thu9:315.29:455.53:350.53:430.36:287:12New Moon6Thu
7Fri10:025.010:085.64:050.34:070.66:277:13New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:354.810:325.64:370.14:300.86:267:13New Moon8Sat
9Sun11:104.410:575.55:100.14:531.26:247:14Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon11:494.111:235.45:470.25:151.56:237:15Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue12:373.76:290.35:371.96:227:16Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed1:413.37:200.56:032.36:217:16Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu12:345.03:153.28:260.66:452.76:207:17First Quarter13Thu
14Fri1:364.85:103.49:520.68:572.96:187:18First Quarter14Fri
15Sat3:124.66:113.811:110.411:072.76:177:18First Quarter15Sat
16Sun4:494.86:484.312:110.16:167:19First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:025.17:224.912:192.112:58-0.26:157:20Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:015.47:565.51:141.31:41-0.46:147:21Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:555.78:316.02:030.52:21-0.46:137:21Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:455.89:066.52:50-0.22:59-0.36:117:22Full Moon20Thu
21Fri9:345.79:436.73:36-0.73:370.06:107:23Full Moon21Fri
22Sat10:235.410:216.84:22-1.14:140.46:097:24Full Moon22Sat
23Sun11:145.011:006.75:10-1.24:530.86:087:24Waning Gibbous23Sun
24Mon12:104.56:00-1.05:331.46:077:25Waning Gibbous24Mon
25Tue1:124.16:54-0.76:181.96:067:26Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed12:315.82:273.87:54-0.37:152.56:057:26Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:275.24:023.89:050.18:402.86:047:27Third Quarter27Thu
28Fri2:404.75:334.010:250.310:422.86:037:28Third Quarter28Fri
29Sat4:114.46:274.311:350.46:027:29Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun5:334.37:034.612:112.412:270.56:017:29Third Quarter30Sun
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 7:52 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% 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 minimum.

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 First Quarter (53% illuminated). This places National City, San Diego Bay, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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