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 6h 11m 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 - Apr 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat12:225.51:434.36:590.26:532.25:556:32Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun1:005.52:444.27:470.27:412.55:546:33Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon1:455.43:564.18:430.28:452.75:526:34First Quarter3Mon
4Tue2:425.35:114.29:490.210:062.85:516:35First Quarter4Tue
5Wed3:515.26:144.510:580.111:272.55:496:35First Quarter5Wed
6Thu5:065.27:064.812:030.05:486:36First Quarter6Thu
7Fri6:195.37:505.212:352.11:00-0.15:466:37Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat7:265.58:305.51:321.41:51-0.15:456:38Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun8:275.69:085.92:240.82:380.05:436:39Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon9:255.69:476.23:140.23:230.25:426:40Full Moon10Mon
11Tue10:215.610:266.34:02-0.34:080.65:416:41Full Moon11Tue
12Wed11:175.511:066.44:49-0.74:521.05:396:42Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:125.25:37-0.85:381.45:386:43Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri1:095.06:26-0.86:271.85:366:44Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat12:296.02:094.87:17-0.67:222.35:356:45Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun1:165.73:154.68:12-0.38:272.65:336:45Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon2:085.34:254.59:120.09:462.75:326:46Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue3:084.95:334.610:160.211:052.65:316:47Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed4:174.66:294.711:190.45:296:48Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:294.57:134.912:132.312:160.65:286:49Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:364.47:495.01:081.91:050.75:276:50Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:344.58:195.21:541.51:470.85:256:51Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun8:254.68:465.32:341.12:241.05:246:52Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon9:114.69:135.53:090.72:581.15:236:53Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue9:554.69:405.63:420.43:301.45:216:54New Moon25Tue
26Wed10:384.710:095.74:140.14:031.65:206:55New Moon26Wed
27Thu11:214.710:395.84:46-0.14:361.85:196:56New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:064.65:20-0.45:122.15:186:56New Moon28Fri
29Sat12:534.65:57-0.55:512.35:166:57Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun1:444.56:39-0.66:362.55:156:58Waxing Crescent30Sun
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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