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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently falling in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 32m at 9:45 am (2.6 ft)
Next high tide : 4:59 pm (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 7:53 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (63% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410152
Common Questions About Tides

National City, San Diego Bay, CA Tides - Aug 2074

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed5:183.75:206.110:372.06:037:46First Quarter1Wed
2Thu6:453.96:186.512:450.511:48 AM2.26:037:45Waxing Gibbous2Thu
3Fri7:514.27:116.91:42-0.212:512.26:047:44Waxing Gibbous3Fri
4Sat8:424.58:017.22:32-0.71:482.06:057:43Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun9:254.88:477.33:16-1.02:391.86:057:43Full Moon5Sun
6Mon10:045.09:317.33:56-1.13:261.76:067:42Full Moon6Mon
7Tue10:425.110:127.14:35-1.04:091.66:077:41Full Moon7Tue
8Wed11:205.210:536.65:11-0.74:521.66:077:40Full Moon8Wed
9Thu11:585.211:346.15:47-0.35:361.76:087:39Waning Gibbous9Thu
10Fri12:365.16:210.26:231.86:097:38Waning Gibbous10Fri
11Sat12:165.41:165.16:540.87:152.06:107:37Waning Gibbous11Sat
12Sun1:034.71:585.07:281.38:182.16:107:36Third Quarter12Sun
13Mon2:004.12:484.98:041.99:452.26:117:35Third Quarter13Mon
14Tue3:273.63:494.98:502.411:281.96:127:34Third Quarter14Tue
15Wed5:313.44:555.110:052.86:127:33Third Quarter15Wed
16Thu7:073.65:535.312:411.411:26 AM2.96:137:32Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri7:563.96:415.71:291.012:282.86:147:30Waning Crescent17Fri
18Sat8:284.27:236.02:060.51:172.66:147:29Waning Crescent18Sat
19Sun8:554.48:016.32:390.21:582.36:157:28Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon9:224.78:386.63:10-0.12:372.16:167:27New Moon20Mon
21Tue9:494.99:146.83:41-0.43:141.86:167:26New Moon21Tue
22Wed10:195.19:506.84:11-0.43:511.66:177:25New Moon22Wed
23Thu10:505.310:286.64:42-0.44:311.46:177:23New Moon23Thu
24Fri11:235.511:106.25:14-0.25:141.36:187:22Waxing Crescent24Fri
25Sat12:005.65:470.26:041.36:197:21Waxing Crescent25Sat
26Sun12:415.66:220.77:031.36:197:20Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:534.91:285.77:001.38:151.46:207:19Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue2:054.32:275.77:461.99:461.36:217:17First Quarter28Tue
29Wed3:453.83:415.78:512.411:210.96:217:16First Quarter29Wed
30Thu5:383.84:595.910:272.76:227:15First Quarter30Thu
31Fri6:594.26:076.312:350.311:54 AM2.66:237:14Waxing Gibbous31Fri
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 1:22 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 63% 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 First Quarter (63% 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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