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 57m 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 - Dec 1923

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat4:575.24:144.510:582.410:400.77:064:51Third Quarter1Sat
2Sun5:425.65:374.412:021.87:074:51Third Quarter2Sun
3Mon6:255.96:554.512:571.07:084:51Waning Crescent3Mon
4Tue7:076.38:054.712:331.21:470.27:084:51Waning Crescent4Tue
5Wed7:496.79:085.01:261.52:36-0.57:094:51Waning Crescent5Wed
6Thu8:327.010:055.22:171.83:23-1.07:104:51New Moon6Thu
7Fri9:167.111:005.33:072.04:10-1.47:114:51New Moon7Fri
8Sat10:027.111:535.43:582.24:58-1.57:124:51New Moon8Sat
9Sun10:497.04:512.45:46-1.47:134:51Waxing Crescent9Sun
10Mon12:455.411:38 AM6.65:462.66:34-1.27:144:51Waxing Crescent10Mon
11Tue1:375.412:296.26:462.67:24-0.87:144:51Waxing Crescent11Tue
12Wed2:305.41:245.67:532.78:15-0.37:154:51Waxing Crescent12Wed
13Thu3:235.42:255.09:082.69:090.27:164:51First Quarter13Thu
14Fri4:165.53:374.510:252.310:050.77:174:51First Quarter14Fri
15Sat5:065.54:574.111:362.011:031.27:174:52First Quarter15Sat
16Sun5:525.76:204.012:371.57:184:52First Quarter16Sun
17Mon6:335.87:324.11:281.07:194:52Waxing Gibbous17Mon
18Tue7:105.98:334.312:482.02:110.67:194:53Waxing Gibbous18Tue
19Wed7:446.09:234.51:352.22:490.37:204:53Waxing Gibbous19Wed
20Thu8:176.110:084.62:172.53:240.07:214:54Waxing Gibbous20Thu
21Fri8:506.210:484.72:572.63:56-0.27:214:54Full Moon21Fri
22Sat9:236.211:254.83:352.84:28-0.47:224:54Full Moon22Sat
23Sun9:586.24:122.95:00-0.57:224:55Full Moon23Sun
24Mon12:024.910:34 AM6.14:492.95:33-0.67:234:56Full Moon24Mon
25Tue12:385.011:11 AM6.05:282.96:08-0.57:234:56Waning Gibbous25Tue
26Wed1:165.011:51 AM5.86:122.96:45-0.47:234:57Waning Gibbous26Wed
27Thu1:555.112:365.57:022.87:26-0.27:244:57Waning Gibbous27Thu
28Fri2:375.21:295.18:002.78:120.17:244:58Waning Gibbous28Fri
29Sat3:215.42:344.69:092.49:020.67:244:59Third Quarter29Sat
30Sun4:075.63:554.310:232.09:581.07:254:59Third Quarter30Sun
31Mon4:555.95:234.211:341.411:021.47:255:00Third Quarter31Mon
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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