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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in National City, San Diego Bay, CA.
Next low tide : in 2h 55m at 12:59 am (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:40 am (3.4 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 2075

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:595.52:095.27:410.58:162.06:037:46Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri1:594.63:035.28:241.29:432.06:037:45Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat3:183.94:025.39:141.811:231.76:047:45Third Quarter3Sat
4Sun5:043.65:035.410:172.36:057:44Third Quarter4Sun
5Mon6:483.65:575.512:411.311:26 AM2.66:057:43Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue7:583.86:445.81:350.812:262.76:067:42Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed8:404.17:266.02:160.41:162.76:077:41Waning Crescent7Wed
8Thu9:094.28:036.22:500.11:572.56:077:40Waning Crescent8Thu
9Fri9:354.48:386.43:20-0.12:342.46:087:39Waning Crescent9Fri
10Sat10:014.59:116.53:49-0.23:092.26:097:38New Moon10Sat
11Sun10:274.79:426.54:17-0.33:422.06:097:37New Moon11Sun
12Mon10:554.810:146.44:45-0.24:161.96:107:36New Moon12Mon
13Tue11:244.910:476.25:13-0.14:521.96:117:35New Moon13Tue
14Wed11:554.911:235.85:410.15:311.96:117:34Waxing Crescent14Wed
15Thu12:285.06:100.46:171.96:127:33Waxing Crescent15Thu
16Fri12:035.31:045.16:400.97:141.96:137:32Waxing Crescent16Fri
17Sat12:544.71:485.27:121.48:281.96:137:31First Quarter17Sat
18Sun2:054.02:435.47:511.910:051.66:147:30First Quarter18Sun
19Mon3:503.63:535.68:492.411:371.16:157:28First Quarter19Mon
20Tue5:453.65:065.910:212.76:157:27First Quarter20Tue
21Wed7:054.06:116.412:460.411:48 AM2.66:167:26Waxing Gibbous21Wed
22Thu7:594.47:086.91:40-0.312:552.46:177:25Waxing Gibbous22Thu
23Fri8:414.88:007.32:27-0.81:522.06:177:24Waxing Gibbous23Fri
24Sat9:195.18:487.53:10-1.12:431.66:187:23Full Moon24Sat
25Sun9:565.49:337.43:50-1.13:301.36:197:21Full Moon25Sun
26Mon10:325.610:177.14:27-1.04:151.16:197:20Full Moon26Mon
27Tue11:095.711:016.65:04-0.65:011.06:207:19Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed11:475.811:475.95:39-0.15:491.16:217:18Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu12:265.76:140.66:401.36:217:16Waning Gibbous29Thu
30Fri12:365.11:065.56:481.27:381.56:227:15Waning Gibbous30Fri
31Sat1:334.41:525.37:221.98:511.76:237:14Third Quarter31Sat
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 4:19 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 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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