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 : 11:06 am (3.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 29m at 7:02 am (4.0 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 - Nov 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu4:564.73:294.810:203.110:280.66:345:12Third Quarter1Thu
2Fri5:484.94:454.811:312.711:280.66:355:11Third Quarter2Fri
3Sat6:315.25:584.912:282.16:365:10Waning Crescent3Sat
4Sun7:105.67:065.012:230.61:171.56:375:09Waning Crescent4Sun
5Mon7:485.98:095.21:120.72:030.76:395:08Waning Crescent5Mon
6Tue8:256.39:085.41:590.92:490.06:405:07Waning Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:036.610:055.52:451.13:35-0.66:415:06New Moon7Wed
8Thu9:436.811:025.53:311.44:22-1.06:425:05New Moon8Thu
9Fri10:266.911:585.54:181.75:10-1.26:435:04New Moon9Fri
10Sat11:116.95:072.16:01-1.26:445:03Waxing Crescent10Sat
11Sun12:565.411:59 AM6.66:002.46:53-1.06:455:02Waxing Crescent11Sun
12Mon1:565.312:516.27:012.77:49-0.76:465:01Waxing Crescent12Mon
13Tue2:585.21:505.78:132.88:49-0.36:475:01First Quarter13Tue
14Wed4:025.22:565.29:352.89:520.16:485:00First Quarter14Wed
15Thu5:035.34:114.810:562.510:550.56:494:59First Quarter15Thu
16Fri5:575.55:294.612:062.16:504:58First Quarter16Fri
17Sat6:435.66:424.51:041.66:514:58Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun7:225.87:464.612:441.11:521.16:524:57Waxing Gibbous18Sun
19Mon7:565.98:414.61:291.42:330.76:534:56Waxing Gibbous19Mon
20Tue8:266.09:304.72:101.73:100.46:554:56Waxing Gibbous20Tue
21Wed8:546.010:154.72:481.93:440.16:564:55Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:226.010:574.83:232.24:15-0.16:574:55Full Moon22Thu
23Fri9:516.011:384.83:582.54:46-0.26:584:54Full Moon23Fri
24Sat10:226.04:332.75:18-0.36:594:54Full Moon24Sat
25Sun12:194.810:54 AM5.95:082.85:52-0.37:004:53Waning Gibbous25Sun
26Mon1:004.811:29 AM5.85:473.06:28-0.37:014:53Waning Gibbous26Mon
27Tue1:444.812:085.66:313.17:09-0.27:024:52Waning Gibbous27Tue
28Wed2:304.812:535.37:233.27:540.07:034:52Waning Gibbous28Wed
29Thu3:194.81:475.08:283.18:450.27:044:52Third Quarter29Thu
30Fri4:095.02:544.79:442.99:410.47:054:52Third Quarter30Fri
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 9:04 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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