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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 4h 43m at 12:56 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 8:29 am (4.2 ft)
Sunset today : 7:56 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:30 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414275
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA Tides - Mar 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed12:075.312:084.96:061.36:111.06:426:03Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu12:355.412:514.66:441.26:431.36:406:04Waxing Crescent2Thu
3Fri1:075.41:414.37:271.17:191.86:396:05Waxing Crescent3Fri
4Sat1:435.42:444.08:181.08:022.26:376:06Waxing Crescent4Sat
5Sun2:265.44:063.89:190.99:002.66:366:07First Quarter5Sun
6Mon3:205.45:353.910:290.710:152.86:356:08First Quarter6Mon
7Tue4:235.56:494.211:390.411:352.86:336:09First Quarter7Tue
8Wed5:315.67:444.512:410.06:326:10Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu6:365.98:284.912:432.51:35-0.36:306:10Waxing Gibbous9Thu
10Fri7:376.19:095.21:412.12:24-0.66:296:11Waxing Gibbous10Fri
11Sat8:346.39:475.62:341.63:09-0.66:276:12Waxing Gibbous11Sat
12Sun9:296.310:255.93:241.03:53-0.66:266:13Full Moon12Sun
13Mon10:236.211:046.14:130.64:36-0.36:246:14Full Moon13Mon
14Tue11:176.011:436.35:030.25:190.16:236:15Full Moon14Tue
15Wed12:125.65:540.06:030.66:216:16Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu12:246.31:105.26:47-0.16:501.26:206:17Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri1:086.22:154.87:430.07:421.86:186:18Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat1:555.93:284.48:450.18:442.36:176:19Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun2:495.64:514.39:540.310:012.66:156:20Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon3:515.46:104.411:050.411:222.66:146:21Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue4:595.27:134.612:120.46:126:22Third Quarter21Tue
22Wed6:065.18:014.812:322.51:080.36:116:23Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu7:065.18:394.91:292.21:550.36:096:24Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri7:575.29:105.02:161.92:340.36:086:25Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat8:435.29:385.12:561.63:080.46:066:25Waning Crescent25Sat
26Sun9:255.210:035.23:321.33:400.66:046:26New Moon26Sun
27Mon10:055.110:285.34:051.04:100.76:036:27New Moon27Mon
28Tue10:445.010:535.44:360.84:391.06:016:28New Moon28Tue
29Wed11:244.911:205.55:080.65:081.26:006:29New Moon29Wed
30Thu12:064.75:410.45:401.55:586:30Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri12:514.56:170.36:141.85:576:31Waxing Crescent31Fri
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 4:42 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 neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% 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 near their weekly minimum.

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 (56% illuminated). This places Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum 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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