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

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide : in 17m at 12:29 pm (3.6 ft)
Next high tide : 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 - Sep 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:185.95:531.16:291.05:396:39Waning Gibbous1Wed
2Thu12:475.112:546.06:301.57:190.85:406:38Waning Gibbous2Thu
3Fri1:464.71:366.17:122.08:170.75:416:36Waning Gibbous3Fri
4Sat2:574.42:266.18:032.49:250.65:426:35Third Quarter4Sat
5Sun4:214.33:266.19:092.810:400.55:436:33Third Quarter5Sun
6Mon5:454.44:356.110:292.911:510.25:446:32Third Quarter6Mon
7Tue6:544.75:456.211:482.85:456:30Waning Crescent7Tue
8Wed7:475.06:516.312:530.012:562.45:456:29Waning Crescent8Wed
9Thu8:325.37:516.41:47-0.21:542.05:466:27Waning Crescent9Thu
10Fri9:125.68:486.42:34-0.22:461.55:476:26Waning Crescent10Fri
11Sat9:505.99:416.33:17-0.13:351.15:486:24New Moon11Sat
12Sun10:276.010:326.03:580.24:230.85:496:23New Moon12Sun
13Mon11:026.111:235.74:380.55:080.65:506:21New Moon13Mon
14Tue11:376.15:171.05:540.55:506:20Waxing Crescent14Tue
15Wed12:145.412:136.15:571.56:410.55:516:18Waxing Crescent15Wed
16Thu1:075.012:495.96:392.07:300.65:526:16Waxing Crescent16Thu
17Fri2:064.71:295.77:242.58:240.85:536:15Waxing Crescent17Fri
18Sat3:134.42:165.58:202.99:250.95:546:13First Quarter18Sat
19Sun4:324.33:115.39:313.110:331.05:556:12First Quarter19Sun
20Mon5:494.44:155.210:513.111:371.05:566:10First Quarter20Mon
21Tue6:484.55:205.211:593.05:566:09First Quarter21Tue
22Wed7:314.76:215.212:330.812:542.75:576:07Waxing Gibbous22Wed
23Thu8:044.97:155.41:190.71:392.35:586:06Waxing Gibbous23Thu
24Fri8:335.18:045.51:580.72:182.05:596:04Waxing Gibbous24Fri
25Sat9:015.38:505.52:330.72:541.66:006:02Waxing Gibbous25Sat
26Sun9:285.59:355.53:050.73:291.26:016:01Full Moon26Sun
27Mon9:575.810:205.53:380.94:050.86:025:59Full Moon27Mon
28Tue10:276.011:075.44:111.14:430.46:025:58Full Moon28Tue
29Wed10:596.211:575.24:461.45:240.26:035:56Full Moon29Wed
30Thu11:356.35:241.86:090.06:045:55Waning Gibbous30Thu
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 3:17 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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