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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 1:56 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 49m at 6:06 pm (5.6 ft)
Sunset today : 7:55 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:31 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (66% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414275
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA Tides - May 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:044.79:345.93:40-0.23:241.65:137:00Full Moon1Sat
2Sun10:524.710:045.94:17-0.44:021.95:127:01Full Moon2Sun
3Mon11:374.610:345.84:52-0.54:392.25:117:01Full Moon3Mon
4Tue12:204.65:27-0.55:172.55:107:02Full Moon4Tue
5Wed1:044.56:02-0.55:562.75:097:03Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu1:484.46:40-0.46:382.85:087:04Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri12:165.32:354.37:20-0.27:282.95:077:05Waning Gibbous7Fri
8Sat12:585.03:244.38:040.08:303.05:067:06Waning Gibbous8Sat
9Sun1:484.74:144.48:530.29:452.85:057:07Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon2:474.45:024.69:460.410:582.55:047:08Third Quarter10Mon
11Tue3:584.25:454.810:410.611:592.15:037:09Third Quarter11Tue
12Wed5:144.16:235.111:340.85:027:10Third Quarter12Wed
13Thu6:294.17:005.512:501.512:241.05:017:10Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:374.37:365.81:350.81:111.25:007:11Waning Crescent14Fri
15Sat8:394.58:146.22:180.11:571.54:597:12Waning Crescent15Sat
16Sun9:364.78:536.53:01-0.52:431.74:597:13New Moon16Sun
17Mon10:324.99:366.73:45-1.13:301.94:587:14New Moon17Mon
18Tue11:255.010:216.84:31-1.54:192.14:577:15New Moon18Tue
19Wed12:195.05:19-1.75:112.34:567:16New Moon19Wed
20Thu1:125.16:09-1.66:072.44:557:16Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri12:006.42:075.17:00-1.47:112.44:557:17Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat12:566.03:035.27:54-1.18:242.44:547:18Waxing Crescent22Sat
23Sun1:585.53:585.38:51-0.69:442.24:537:19First Quarter23Sun
24Mon3:084.94:535.59:50-0.111:021.84:537:20First Quarter24Mon
25Tue4:264.45:435.610:490.44:527:20First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:494.26:295.812:121.211:46 AM0.94:527:21Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu7:074.17:116.01:110.712:391.34:517:22Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri8:154.27:496.12:010.31:281.74:517:23Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat9:144.48:246.12:45-0.12:132.14:507:23Waxing Gibbous29Sat
30Sun10:054.58:576.13:24-0.42:562.34:507:24Full Moon30Sun
31Mon10:514.59:306.04:00-0.53:362.64:497:25Full Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414275)

Common Questions About Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA Tides

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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 10:01 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 Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA?

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

Tonight the moon over Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA is First Quarter (66% illuminated). This places Ocean Beach, outer coast, 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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