Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide : 7:01 am (-1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 04m at 11:59 pm (6.9 ft)
Sunset today : 8:31 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:00 am
Moon phase : New Moon (3% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414275
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA Tides - Jul 2026

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed1:524.76:38-0.76:213.25:528:36Full Moon1Wed
2Thu2:224.87:11-0.77:033.15:528:35Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri12:375.72:524.97:43-0.57:493.05:538:35Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat1:195.43:235.08:17-0.38:432.85:538:35Waning Gibbous4Sat
5Sun2:065.03:555.28:530.29:452.45:548:35Waning Gibbous5Sun
6Mon3:044.54:305.59:320.710:532.05:548:35Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:204.05:075.810:161.35:558:34Third Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:573.75:496.112:011.311:07 AM2.05:558:34Third Quarter8Wed
9Thu7:403.86:366.51:060.612:062.65:568:34Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:064.17:286.82:05-0.11:103.05:578:33Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat10:124.48:227.13:00-0.72:143.25:578:33Waning Crescent11Sat
12Sun11:054.79:177.23:52-1.23:153.25:588:33Waning Crescent12Sun
13Mon11:525.010:127.34:43-1.54:143.15:598:32New Moon13Mon
14Tue12:355.15:31-1.65:112.95:598:32New Moon14Tue
15Wed1:165.36:17-1.56:082.66:008:31New Moon15Wed
16Thu1:565.47:01-1.37:062.46:018:31Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri12:526.32:365.67:44-0.88:072.16:018:30Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat1:465.73:155.78:25-0.29:111.96:028:30Waxing Crescent18Sat
19Sun2:455.03:555.89:070.610:201.76:038:29First Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:544.34:355.99:501.311:301.46:048:28First Quarter20Mon
21Tue5:213.95:185.910:392.16:048:28First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:063.86:035.912:381.011:38 AM2.76:058:27First Quarter22Wed
23Thu8:404.06:516.01:390.712:453.26:068:26Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri9:454.37:386.02:330.41:493.46:078:25Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat10:334.58:256.13:190.12:443.46:088:25Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun11:114.79:086.24:00-0.13:303.46:088:24Waxing Gibbous26Sun
27Mon11:434.79:506.34:37-0.34:113.36:098:23Full Moon27Mon
28Tue12:124.85:10-0.44:483.16:108:22Full Moon28Tue
29Wed12:384.95:41-0.55:253.06:118:21Full Moon29Wed
30Thu1:045.06:10-0.56:022.86:128:20Full Moon30Thu
31Fri1:305.16:40-0.36:422.56:138:19Waning Gibbous31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414275)

Common Questions About Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA Tides

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When is the lowest tide this week in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA?

The lowest tide this week in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA is -1.3 ft on Thursday, Jul 16 at 7:01 am.

When is the highest tide this week in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA?

The highest tide this week in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA is 6.9 ft on Wednesday, Jul 15 at 11:59 pm — worth noting for launching your boat and being alert for possible high tide flooding.

What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA today?

Slack tide in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA is approximately 3:30 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 Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA?

Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 3% 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 near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Ocean Beach, outer coast, 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 Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA?

Tide predictions for Ocean Beach, outer coast, 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 Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA?

Tide data for Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9414275. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9414275.

What time is high tide in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA today?

High tides in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA today: 1:56 pm (5.4 ft).

What time is low tide in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA today?

Low tides in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA today: 7:01 am (-1.3 ft), 7:06 pm (2.4 ft). The 7:01 am low of -1.3 ft is a minus tide — water below the MLLW reference datum, which can expose tidepools, mudflats, and shellfish beds not normally accessible.

What is the tidal range in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA today?

Today's tidal range in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA is 6.7 ft — the difference between the day's highest and lowest water level. This month's average daily range is about 6.2 ft, so today's swing is above-average.

What is the moon phase in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA is New Moon (3% illuminated). This places Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

What type of tides does Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA have — semi-diurnal, diurnal, or mixed?

Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA has mixed tides — two high tides and two low tides per day with noticeably different heights — common on the U.S. West Coast.

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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