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 6h 53m 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 - Oct 1921

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat10:106.410:435.93:480.54:220.06:055:54New Moon1Sat
2Sun10:486.511:375.74:310.95:10-0.26:065:52New Moon2Sun
3Mon11:276.55:141.45:58-0.26:075:51Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue12:335.412:076.36:001.86:47-0.16:085:49Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed1:315.112:506.06:492.37:400.16:095:48Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu2:344.81:385.77:462.78:380.46:095:46Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri3:444.72:325.48:563.09:410.66:105:45First Quarter7Fri
8Sat4:564.73:355.110:163.010:470.86:115:43First Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:014.84:454.911:302.811:480.86:125:42First Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:514.95:524.912:302.56:135:40First Quarter10Mon
11Tue7:295.16:524.912:400.91:202.16:145:39Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed8:015.27:455.01:240.92:021.76:155:37Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu8:295.48:325.12:021.02:391.46:165:36Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri8:565.69:175.12:371.13:131.06:175:34Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat9:235.710:005.13:091.33:450.76:185:33Full Moon15Sat
16Sun9:515.910:445.13:411.54:180.46:195:32Full Moon16Sun
17Mon10:206.011:295.04:131.84:520.16:205:30Full Moon17Mon
18Tue10:526.14:472.05:29-0.16:215:29Full Moon18Tue
19Wed12:165.011:27 AM6.15:252.36:11-0.26:225:28Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu1:074.812:076.06:072.66:58-0.26:235:26Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri2:044.712:545.96:562.87:51-0.16:245:25Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat3:074.71:505.77:593.08:520.06:255:24Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:134.82:585.49:183.09:580.26:265:22Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:155.04:165.210:432.711:050.36:275:21Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue6:095.35:345.211:572.16:285:20Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed6:555.66:475.212:060.412:581.56:295:19Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:386.07:545.31:000.51:510.86:305:17Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri8:176.38:545.41:490.82:400.26:315:16Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat8:566.59:515.42:351.13:26-0.36:325:15New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:346.610:455.43:201.44:11-0.66:335:14New Moon30Sun
31Mon10:126.611:375.34:041.84:54-0.76:345:13New 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 10:29 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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