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 5h 28m 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 - Jan 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon8:476.410:484.92:512.73:52-0.67:255:01Full Moon1Mon
2Tue9:276.511:275.03:322.74:28-0.87:255:02Full Moon2Tue
3Wed10:076.64:142.75:05-1.07:255:03Full Moon3Wed
4Thu12:065.110:50 AM6.54:582.75:44-1.07:255:03Full Moon4Thu
5Fri12:465.311:35 AM6.35:462.66:26-0.97:255:04Waning Gibbous5Fri
6Sat1:275.412:255.96:392.47:09-0.67:265:05Waning Gibbous6Sat
7Sun2:105.51:215.57:392.37:56-0.17:255:06Waning Gibbous7Sun
8Mon2:565.72:274.98:482.08:470.57:255:07Third Quarter8Mon
9Tue3:455.93:474.410:051.79:441.17:255:08Third Quarter9Tue
10Wed4:366.15:184.211:211.210:471.67:255:09Third Quarter10Wed
11Thu5:296.36:484.212:290.67:255:10Waning Crescent11Thu
12Fri6:226.58:034.51:280.07:255:11Waning Crescent12Fri
13Sat7:136.79:044.812:562.32:20-0.47:255:12Waning Crescent13Sat
14Sun8:026.89:565.01:552.43:07-0.77:245:13Waning Crescent14Sun
15Mon8:486.810:425.22:482.53:50-0.97:245:14New Moon15Mon
16Tue9:336.711:245.33:382.54:30-0.97:245:15New Moon16Tue
17Wed10:166.54:262.55:09-0.87:235:16New Moon17Wed
18Thu12:035.310:57 AM6.25:112.55:46-0.67:235:17New Moon18Thu
19Fri12:395.311:37 AM5.85:562.46:22-0.37:235:18Waxing Crescent19Fri
20Sat1:145.312:185.46:422.46:580.17:225:19Waxing Crescent20Sat
21Sun1:495.31:024.97:312.37:340.67:225:20Waxing Crescent21Sun
22Mon2:245.21:524.58:262.38:131.17:215:21Waxing Crescent22Mon
23Tue3:015.32:534.09:292.18:571.67:215:22First Quarter23Tue
24Wed3:425.34:143.710:381.99:502.17:205:23First Quarter24Wed
25Thu4:275.45:503.711:431.510:512.47:195:25First Quarter25Thu
26Fri5:165.67:143.812:401.17:195:26First Quarter26Fri
27Sat6:055.78:154.11:280.67:185:27Waxing Gibbous27Sat
28Sun6:526.09:024.412:532.82:110.27:175:28Waxing Gibbous28Sun
29Mon7:396.29:434.71:442.82:50-0.27:175:29Waxing Gibbous29Mon
30Tue8:246.410:205.02:302.73:27-0.67:165:30Waxing Gibbous30Tue
31Wed9:096.610:565.23:142.54:05-0.97:155:31Full Moon31Wed
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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