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 3h 34m 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 - Jul 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu11:484.810:176.04:48-0.54:342.94:517:35Full Moon1Thu
2Fri12:194.85:19-0.55:122.84:527:35Full Moon2Fri
3Sat12:504.95:50-0.45:522.84:527:35Waning Gibbous3Sat
4Sun1:225.06:22-0.36:352.74:537:35Waning Gibbous4Sun
5Mon12:115.31:555.16:56-0.17:242.54:537:35Waning Gibbous5Mon
6Tue12:555.02:305.37:320.38:202.34:547:35Waning Gibbous6Tue
7Wed1:494.63:085.58:130.79:242.04:547:34Third Quarter7Wed
8Thu2:564.23:515.78:581.210:321.64:557:34Third Quarter8Thu
9Fri4:213.94:376.09:521.711:391.04:557:34Third Quarter9Fri
10Sat5:543.85:266.310:522.14:567:33Third Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:184.16:196.612:390.411:56 AM2.44:577:33Waning Crescent11Sun
12Mon8:254.47:126.91:34-0.312:582.64:577:33Waning Crescent12Mon
13Tue9:214.78:057.12:26-0.81:582.64:587:32Waning Crescent13Tue
14Wed10:115.08:587.23:15-1.22:552.54:597:32New Moon14Wed
15Thu10:565.39:517.14:02-1.43:512.34:597:31New Moon15Thu
16Fri11:405.510:446.94:48-1.44:472.15:007:31New Moon16Fri
17Sat12:235.75:33-1.15:432.05:017:30Waxing Crescent17Sat
18Sun1:065.86:18-0.86:421.85:027:30Waxing Crescent18Sun
19Mon12:315.91:485.97:02-0.27:441.75:027:29Waxing Crescent19Mon
20Tue1:285.32:326.07:470.48:501.55:037:28Waxing Crescent20Tue
21Wed2:334.73:186.08:351.110:001.45:047:28First Quarter21Wed
22Thu3:494.24:066.09:281.711:101.15:057:27First Quarter22Thu
23Fri5:194.04:576.010:292.35:057:26First Quarter23Fri
24Sat6:484.05:476.012:150.911:33 AM2.65:067:26Waxing Gibbous24Sat
25Sun7:584.26:366.01:110.612:352.85:077:25Waxing Gibbous25Sun
26Mon8:524.57:216.11:590.31:292.95:087:24Waxing Gibbous26Mon
27Tue9:344.68:046.22:400.12:172.95:097:23Waxing Gibbous27Tue
28Wed10:094.88:446.23:170.02:582.85:107:22Waxing Gibbous28Wed
29Thu10:414.99:236.23:50-0.13:372.75:107:21Full Moon29Thu
30Fri11:095.010:016.14:22-0.24:132.65:117:20Full Moon30Fri
31Sat11:375.110:395.94:51-0.14:502.55:127:20Full Moon31Sat
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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