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 55m 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 - Oct 1920

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri12:525.012:156.36:062.16:59-0.16:055:53Waning Gibbous1Fri
2Sat1:534.81:026.26:542.57:560.06:065:52Waning Gibbous2Sat
3Sun3:014.71:586.07:542.89:020.16:075:50Third Quarter3Sun
4Mon4:164.63:055.89:102.910:140.26:085:49Third Quarter4Mon
5Tue5:274.84:205.610:382.811:240.26:095:47Third Quarter5Tue
6Wed6:265.15:365.611:552.46:105:46Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu7:155.46:465.612:250.212:591.96:115:44Waning Crescent7Thu
8Fri7:585.77:505.61:190.31:541.36:115:43Waning Crescent8Fri
9Sat8:366.08:485.62:050.52:420.86:125:41Waning Crescent9Sat
10Sun9:136.29:415.62:480.73:270.46:135:40New Moon10Sun
11Mon9:476.310:325.43:291.14:100.16:145:38New Moon11Mon
12Tue10:206.311:225.34:081.54:51-0.16:155:37New Moon12Tue
13Wed10:536.24:471.95:31-0.16:165:36New Moon13Wed
14Thu12:115.111:26 AM6.05:272.26:110.06:175:34Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri1:014.912:015.86:082.66:540.16:185:33Waxing Crescent15Fri
16Sat1:544.712:395.66:542.97:400.36:195:31Waxing Crescent16Sat
17Sun2:514.51:245.37:493.18:320.66:205:30Waxing Crescent17Sun
18Mon3:544.52:175.09:003.29:300.76:215:29First Quarter18Mon
19Tue4:564.53:214.810:213.110:320.96:225:27First Quarter19Tue
20Wed5:494.64:324.611:312.911:300.96:235:26First Quarter20Wed
21Thu6:314.85:424.612:272.56:245:25First Quarter21Thu
22Fri7:055.16:454.712:201.01:132.06:255:23Waxing Gibbous22Fri
23Sat7:365.47:424.91:031.01:531.56:265:22Waxing Gibbous23Sat
24Sun8:065.68:355.01:431.12:300.96:275:21Waxing Gibbous24Sun
25Mon8:375.99:255.12:201.33:060.46:285:20Waxing Gibbous25Mon
26Tue9:096.210:165.22:581.53:44-0.16:295:18Full Moon26Tue
27Wed9:446.411:065.23:361.84:24-0.56:305:17Full Moon27Wed
28Thu10:216.611:595.24:172.05:07-0.86:315:16Full Moon28Thu
29Fri11:026.65:002.35:54-0.96:325:15Waning Gibbous29Fri
30Sat12:535.111:48 AM6.55:482.56:44-0.86:335:14Waning Gibbous30Sat
31Sun1:515.012:396.36:442.77:39-0.76:345:12Waning Gibbous31Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9414275)

Common Questions About Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA Tides

Show All
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TIDE DATA