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 : 12:29 pm (3.6 ft)
Next high tide : in 5h 57m at 8:29 am (4.2 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 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu10:105.89:516.73:33-0.53:441.35:396:40New Moon1Thu
2Fri10:496.110:456.54:16-0.34:350.95:406:38New Moon2Fri
3Sat11:286.311:396.14:590.05:270.65:416:37Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun12:096.45:430.56:200.55:426:35Waxing Crescent4Sun
5Mon12:365.712:506.36:271.17:150.55:436:34Waxing Crescent5Mon
6Tue1:365.21:356.27:151.68:150.65:446:32Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed2:444.82:246.08:102.29:210.75:446:31First Quarter7Wed
8Thu4:024.53:205.89:162.610:310.85:456:29First Quarter8Thu
9Fri5:264.54:225.610:332.911:400.85:466:28First Quarter9Fri
10Sat6:404.65:265.511:472.95:476:26First Quarter10Sat
11Sun7:354.86:265.512:400.712:492.75:486:25Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon8:185.07:195.61:290.61:392.55:496:23Waxing Gibbous12Mon
13Tue8:525.18:065.62:110.52:222.25:496:22Waxing Gibbous13Tue
14Wed9:215.28:495.72:470.53:001.95:506:20Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu9:485.39:305.63:200.63:351.75:516:18Full Moon15Thu
16Fri10:135.410:095.53:500.74:081.45:526:17Full Moon16Fri
17Sat10:395.510:495.44:190.94:401.25:536:15Full Moon17Sat
18Sun11:065.711:315.24:481.15:141.05:546:14Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:355.85:191.45:510.85:556:12Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue12:155.012:075.85:521.76:320.75:556:11Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:054.812:435.86:292.17:190.65:566:09Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu2:034.61:265.87:122.58:140.65:576:07Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri3:134.42:185.78:072.89:190.65:586:06Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat4:314.43:215.79:203.010:300.55:596:04Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun5:444.54:335.710:432.911:390.36:006:03Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon6:434.85:455.811:582.66:016:01Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue7:325.26:535.912:390.11:012.16:016:00Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed8:145.67:556.11:320.01:551.56:025:58Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:535.98:536.12:190.12:460.96:035:57Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:326.29:496.13:040.23:350.46:045:55New Moon30Fri
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 10:29 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 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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