Tides Today & Tomorrow in Oceanside, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Oceanside, CA.
Next low tide : in 16m at 9:12 pm (1.6 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 3:15 am (2.9 ft)
Sunset today : 7:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:14 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410230
Common Questions About Tides

Oceanside, CA Tides - Oct 1946

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue1:223.011:40 AM4.64:362.88:081.35:435:35First Quarter1Tue
2Wed12:414.39:471.25:445:33First Quarter2Wed
3Thu2:344.210:550.95:445:32First Quarter3Thu
4Fri6:333.74:094.410:383.311:400.65:455:31First Quarter4Fri
5Sat6:414.05:104.711:292.95:465:29Waxing Gibbous5Sat
6Sun6:554.25:565.112:150.312:062.45:475:28Waxing Gibbous6Sun
7Mon7:124.66:375.412:450.112:411.85:475:27Waxing Gibbous7Mon
8Tue7:324.97:175.51:140.01:161.35:485:25Waxing Gibbous8Tue
9Wed7:565.37:575.51:420.11:530.75:495:24Full Moon9Wed
10Thu8:225.68:405.32:100.22:330.35:505:23Full Moon10Thu
11Fri8:515.99:265.02:400.53:16-0.15:505:21Full Moon11Fri
12Sat9:236.110:174.53:100.94:04-0.25:515:20Waning Gibbous12Sat
13Sun9:596.211:183.93:421.44:58-0.25:525:19Waning Gibbous13Sun
14Mon10:416.04:171.96:02-0.15:535:18Waning Gibbous14Mon
15Tue12:403.511:32 AM5.74:582.57:200.15:535:17Waning Gibbous15Tue
16Wed2:403.312:415.36:013.08:500.15:545:15Third Quarter16Wed
17Thu4:323.62:155.08:103.210:100.05:555:14Third Quarter17Thu
18Fri5:284.13:505.010:092.911:11-0.15:565:13Third Quarter18Fri
19Sat6:064.55:045.111:222.311:58-0.15:565:12Waning Crescent19Sat
20Sun6:374.86:025.212:141.75:575:11Waning Crescent20Sun
21Mon7:055.16:515.212:370.012:571.25:585:10Waning Crescent21Mon
22Tue7:305.47:335.01:100.21:360.75:595:08Waning Crescent22Tue
23Wed7:545.58:134.81:380.52:110.46:005:07New Moon23Wed
24Thu8:175.78:504.62:030.82:460.26:005:06New Moon24Thu
25Fri8:395.79:284.22:261.23:200.16:015:05New Moon25Fri
26Sat9:015.710:083.92:481.63:550.16:025:04New Moon26Sat
27Sun9:245.610:533.63:082.04:320.26:035:03Waxing Crescent27Sun
28Mon9:485.411:513.23:272.35:150.46:045:02Waxing Crescent28Mon
29Tue10:155.13:432.76:070.66:055:01Waxing Crescent29Tue
30Wed1:263.010:48 AM4.83:473.07:150.86:065:00Waxing Crescent30Wed
31Thu11:374.48:360.96:064:59First 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 12:13 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 37% 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 (37% 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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