Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oceanside, CA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Oceanside, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:14 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 2h 10m at 5:12 pm (4.8 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 - Aug 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:374.81:504.87:120.67:541.96:027:49Waning Gibbous1Sat
2Sun1:374.12:444.77:561.29:202.06:027:48Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon2:573.53:444.78:471.810:571.76:037:47Third Quarter3Mon
4Tue4:483.24:454.89:502.26:047:46Third Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:323.25:415.012:151.411:01 AM2.56:057:45Third Quarter5Wed
6Thu7:383.46:285.21:100.912:042.56:057:45Waning Crescent6Thu
7Fri8:203.67:095.41:500.612:542.56:067:44Waning Crescent7Fri
8Sat8:523.87:455.72:240.31:342.46:077:43Waning Crescent8Sat
9Sun9:184.08:185.82:530.12:092.26:077:42Waning Crescent9Sun
10Mon9:444.18:516.03:21-0.12:432.06:087:41New Moon10Mon
11Tue10:094.39:246.03:49-0.23:161.96:097:40New Moon11Tue
12Wed10:364.49:575.94:17-0.23:511.86:097:39New Moon12Wed
13Thu11:054.510:315.74:45-0.14:281.76:107:38New Moon13Thu
14Fri11:354.611:085.35:140.15:091.76:117:37Waxing Crescent14Fri
15Sat12:094.75:440.45:561.76:117:35Waxing Crescent15Sat
16Sun12:484.86:160.86:541.86:127:34Waxing Crescent16Sun
17Mon12:414.31:344.96:531.38:091.76:137:33First Quarter17Mon
18Tue1:523.72:325.07:371.79:431.56:147:32First Quarter18Tue
19Wed3:363.33:425.28:392.211:141.16:147:31First Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:333.34:545.510:042.46:157:30First Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:523.66:005.912:240.511:29 AM2.46:167:29Waxing Gibbous21Fri
22Sat7:454.06:566.21:18-0.112:372.26:167:28Waxing Gibbous22Sat
23Sun8:274.47:476.52:04-0.51:331.86:177:26Waxing Gibbous23Sun
24Mon9:054.78:356.72:45-0.82:231.56:187:25Full Moon24Mon
25Tue9:425.09:196.63:25-0.83:091.26:187:24Full Moon25Tue
26Wed10:175.110:036.34:02-0.73:541.06:197:23Full Moon26Wed
27Thu10:535.210:465.84:38-0.44:401.06:207:21Full Moon27Thu
28Fri11:295.211:295.25:130.15:261.16:207:20Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat12:065.15:470.66:151.36:217:19Waning Gibbous29Sat
30Sun12:154.612:455.06:221.27:121.56:227:18Waning Gibbous30Sun
31Mon1:103.91:304.86:571.88:251.76:227:16Third Quarter31Mon
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 9:13 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 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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