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 5h 03m 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 - Dec 1942

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue5:234.14:163.511:162.510:531.07:345:42Third Quarter1Tue
2Wed5:564.55:373.612:141.97:355:42Third Quarter2Wed
3Thu6:264.96:423.71:001.27:365:42Waning Crescent3Thu
4Fri6:575.47:373.912:221.11:410.47:375:42Waning Crescent4Fri
5Sat7:315.98:284.01:031.22:22-0.37:385:42Waning Crescent5Sat
6Sun8:076.49:174.21:441.23:04-0.97:385:42New Moon6Sun
7Mon8:456.710:074.22:251.33:48-1.37:395:42New Moon7Mon
8Tue9:266.810:574.23:081.44:34-1.57:405:42New Moon8Tue
9Wed10:106.811:514.13:531.65:21-1.57:415:42Waxing Crescent9Wed
10Thu10:576.44:431.86:12-1.27:425:42Waxing Crescent10Thu
11Fri12:484.111:49 AM5.95:392.17:06-0.97:425:42Waxing Crescent11Fri
12Sat1:524.112:475.36:482.38:03-0.47:435:43Waxing Crescent12Sat
13Sun2:594.21:584.68:152.49:040.17:445:43First Quarter13Sun
14Mon4:064.43:264.09:572.210:070.57:445:43First Quarter14Mon
15Tue5:054.75:003.611:291.711:060.97:455:43First Quarter15Tue
16Wed5:555.16:233.512:381.17:465:44Waxing Gibbous16Wed
17Thu6:375.37:293.61:300.67:465:44Waxing Gibbous17Thu
18Fri7:135.68:223.612:451.42:130.17:475:45Waxing Gibbous18Fri
19Sat7:465.79:063.71:241.62:50-0.27:475:45Waxing Gibbous19Sat
20Sun8:165.89:443.71:591.83:23-0.47:485:45Full Moon20Sun
21Mon8:455.810:193.72:311.93:53-0.57:485:46Full Moon21Mon
22Tue9:145.810:533.73:022.04:24-0.67:495:46Full Moon22Tue
23Wed9:435.811:273.73:332.04:55-0.57:495:47Full Moon23Wed
24Thu10:145.64:052.15:27-0.47:505:47Waning Gibbous24Thu
25Fri12:033.610:45 AM5.44:392.26:00-0.27:505:48Waning Gibbous25Fri
26Sat12:423.611:19 AM5.05:172.46:350.07:515:49Waning Gibbous26Sat
27Sun1:263.611:55 AM4.66:032.57:130.37:515:49Waning Gibbous27Sun
28Mon2:153.712:404.27:052.67:540.67:515:50Waning Gibbous28Mon
29Tue3:093.81:413.68:332.68:420.97:525:50Third Quarter29Tue
30Wed4:024.13:133.210:172.39:371.27:525:51Third Quarter30Wed
31Thu4:514.54:593.011:401.710:411.47:525:52Third Quarter31Thu
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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