Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low2:30 AM2.3 ft
- High8:42 AM6.6 ft
- Low4:04 PM−0.3 ft
- High10:20 PM4.1 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- Low2:54 AM2.6 ft
- High9:09 AM6.4 ft
- Low4:42 PM−0.1 ft
- High11:09 PM3.9 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 2:30 AM | 2.3 ft |
| High | 8:42 AM | 6.6 ft |
| Low | 4:04 PM | −0.3 ft |
| High | 10:20 PM | 4.1 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing4:00 to 6:00 PM
Today's best window (5:00 to 8:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 8:42 AM high. Second window 12:00 to 2:00 AM.
- Tidepools & shelling2:00 to 5:00 PM
A minus tide, −0.3 ft at 4:04 PM. Rare ground is uncovered, go early.
- Surfing11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Mid tide from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 2:00 to 7:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 2:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing5:00 to 6:00 PM
Moving water near sunset, as the tide rises toward the 11:09 PM high.
- Tidepools & shelling3:00 to 5:00 PM
A minus tide, −0.1 ft at 4:42 PM. Rare ground is uncovered, go early.
- Surfing12:00 to 2:00 PM
Mid tide from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 2:00 to 8:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 2:00 PM.
Next 7 days
November calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayTue 10 | L2:30a2.3 | H8:42a6.6 | L4:04p−0.3 | H10:20p4.1 | 6.9 spring tide |
| WedNov 11 | L2:54a2.6 | H9:09a6.4 | L4:42p−0.1 | H11:09p3.9 | 6.5 |
| ThuNov 12 | L3:17a2.8 | H9:37a6.1 | L5:25p0.2 | 6.0 | |
| FriNov 13 | H12:06a3.7 | L3:39a3.0 | H10:07a5.8 | L6:15p0.5 | 5.3 |
| SatNov 14 | H1:19a3.6 | L4:01a3.2 | H10:45a5.4 | L7:11p0.7 | 4.7 |
| SunNov 15 | H3:04a3.7 | L4:45a3.5 | H11:38a5.0 | L8:13p0.9 | 4.1 |
| MonNov 16 | H4:12a4.0 | L7:37a3.6 | H1:03p4.6 | L9:14p1.0 | 3.6 |
Spring tides Tuesday. Lows drop to −0.3 ft, the best shelling days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 9410152.
Nearby stations
Currents
National City, Wsw of Pier 12
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Current predictions for National City, Wsw of Pier 12, 0.5 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA subordinate, from San Diego, San Diego Bay
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 32.665° N, 117.118° W
- Time zone
- Pacific, UTC−8
- Station ID
- NOAA 9410152
About the tides at National City
National City has a mixed tide. The two daily highs, and especially the two lows, can differ a lot in height. The pattern follows the reference station at San Diego, San Diego Bay. The average range is about 4.0 ft. Spring tides add a little more at both ends. In the next 12 months the highest predicted tide here is 7.8 ft on December 24, and the lowest is −2.0 ft on January 21.
National City is a subordinate station. NOAA predicts its tides by adjusting San Diego, San Diego Bay: highs come about 4 min and lows about 10 min later than there. The nearest other station is South San Diego Bay, 3 mi away. For tidal currents, see National City, Wsw of Pier 12.
Predictions are based on San Diego, San Diego Bay.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.