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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 12:56 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 02m at 5:07 pm (5.7 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 - Oct 1922

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun8:135.37:415.41:300.61:572.06:055:54Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:475.48:295.42:120.62:391.66:065:52Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:165.59:135.42:480.83:161.46:065:51Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed9:425.59:545.33:210.93:491.16:075:49Full Moon4Wed
5Thu10:075.610:345.23:521.24:220.96:085:48Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:335.711:145.14:221.44:530.76:095:46Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:005.711:554.94:531.75:250.66:105:45Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:285.75:242.06:000.56:115:43Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon12:404.812:015.75:582.36:390.56:125:42Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:304.612:375.66:362.67:240.56:135:41Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:274.51:215.57:232.98:170.56:145:39Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu3:344.42:155.38:243.19:190.56:155:38Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri4:434.53:225.29:433.110:260.56:165:36Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat5:454.74:365.211:042.911:310.46:175:35Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun6:365.05:495.312:112.46:185:33Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon7:195.46:575.512:280.31:071.86:195:32Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue7:595.88:005.71:200.31:581.16:195:31Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed8:376.18:595.82:070.42:460.46:205:29Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu9:166.49:565.82:530.63:34-0.26:215:28New Moon19Thu
20Fri9:556.710:525.73:380.94:22-0.66:225:27New Moon20Fri
21Sat10:366.811:485.64:241.35:10-0.86:235:25New Moon21Sat
22Sun11:186.75:111.76:00-0.86:245:24Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:465.412:036.56:012.16:52-0.66:255:23Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue1:465.212:526.16:572.57:47-0.46:265:21Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed2:515.01:455.78:032.88:460.06:275:20First Quarter25Wed
26Thu3:585.02:475.39:222.99:500.36:285:19First Quarter26Thu
27Fri5:045.03:574.910:432.810:550.66:295:18First Quarter27Fri
28Sat6:025.15:114.711:532.411:530.86:305:16First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:495.36:204.712:512.06:315:15Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:275.47:214.712:440.91:391.66:325:14Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue7:595.68:144.81:281.12:201.26:345:13Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 9:01 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 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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