Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oceanside, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oceanside, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 7h 42m at 1:14 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:37 am (3.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:28 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:16 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

Oceanside, CA Tides - May 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:314.410:116.14:17-1.13:570.86:017:31Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:244.110:536.05:05-1.24:371.16:007:32Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun12:243.85:58-1.25:231.65:597:32Waning Gibbous3Sun
4Mon1:343.56:56-0.96:182.05:587:33Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue12:345.32:583.58:02-0.67:352.35:577:34Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed1:424.84:233.79:15-0.39:202.45:577:35Third Quarter6Wed
7Thu3:084.35:314.010:28-0.111:032.15:567:35Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri4:404.16:214.411:310.05:557:36Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat5:584.07:004.712:181.512:230.15:547:37Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun7:014.17:345.01:131.01:060.35:537:38Waning Crescent10Sun
11Mon7:534.18:035.21:570.51:430.55:527:38Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue8:374.08:305.42:360.12:140.85:517:39Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed9:173.98:555.53:10-0.22:431.05:517:40New Moon13Wed
14Thu9:553.89:215.53:43-0.33:101.35:507:41New Moon14Thu
15Fri10:323.79:475.44:15-0.43:361.55:497:41New Moon15Fri
16Sat11:113.510:145.34:47-0.44:031.85:497:42New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:523.410:435.25:22-0.34:312.05:487:43Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon12:403.26:00-0.25:022.35:477:44Waxing Crescent18Mon
19Tue1:393.16:420.05:392.55:477:44Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:523.17:310.36:342.85:467:45Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu12:384.24:073.38:270.58:102.95:457:46First Quarter21Thu
22Fri1:433.95:023.69:280.610:062.75:457:46First Quarter22Fri
23Sat3:123.65:403.910:260.711:272.25:447:47First Quarter23Sat
24Sun4:423.66:124.411:180.75:447:48First Quarter24Sun
25Mon5:573.76:434.912:241.512:040.75:437:48Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue6:593.87:165.41:110.812:460.75:437:49Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:544.07:515.91:550.11:270.85:427:50Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:474.18:286.32:39-0.62:080.95:427:50Full Moon28Thu
29Fri9:384.29:086.63:23-1.22:501.15:427:51Full Moon29Fri
30Sat10:304.29:516.64:10-1.53:341.35:417:52Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:244.110:366.54:58-1.64:211.55:417:52Full Moon31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410230)

Common Questions About Oceanside, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Oceanside, CA today?

Slack tide in Oceanside, CA is approximately 4:55 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 Oceanside, CA?

Oceanside, CA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 66% 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 Oceanside, 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 Oceanside, CA?

Tide predictions for Oceanside, 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 Oceanside, CA?

Tide data for Oceanside, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410230. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410230.

What is the moon phase in Oceanside, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Oceanside, CA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Oceanside, 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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