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 4h 31m 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 - May 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu9:234.79:245.73:170.53:041.05:137:00Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri10:114.79:515.73:540.23:401.45:127:01New Moon2Fri
3Sat10:564.710:185.74:280.04:151.75:117:02New Moon3Sat
4Sun11:394.610:455.75:01-0.24:492.05:107:02New Moon4Sun
5Mon12:234.55:34-0.35:242.35:097:03New Moon5Mon
6Tue1:074.46:08-0.36:022.65:087:04Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed1:544.46:44-0.36:432.85:077:05Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu12:225.32:454.37:25-0.27:333.05:067:06Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri1:035.13:404.38:110.08:363.15:057:07Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat1:534.84:364.49:030.19:533.05:047:08First Quarter10Sat
11Sun2:554.65:274.610:000.211:072.75:037:09First Quarter11Sun
12Mon4:064.46:114.910:590.35:027:10First Quarter12Mon
13Tue5:234.46:505.212:082.211:54 AM0.45:017:10First Quarter13Tue
14Wed6:354.47:275.512:591.612:440.55:007:11Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu7:434.68:035.91:450.81:320.74:597:12Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri8:454.88:416.22:300.12:191.04:597:13Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat9:445.09:206.53:16-0.63:051.34:587:14Full Moon17Sat
18Sun10:425.110:016.74:02-1.13:521.64:577:15Full Moon18Sun
19Mon11:385.110:466.84:50-1.54:412.04:567:16Full Moon19Mon
20Tue12:355.15:39-1.65:332.24:557:16Waning Gibbous20Tue
21Wed1:335.16:30-1.66:312.54:557:17Waning Gibbous21Wed
22Thu12:246.32:325.17:24-1.37:382.64:547:18Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri1:205.93:335.18:21-1.08:562.64:537:19Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat2:225.34:325.29:20-0.510:182.44:537:20Third Quarter24Sat
25Sun3:334.85:285.410:21-0.111:342.04:527:20Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon4:514.46:175.511:200.34:527:21Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue6:094.37:005.712:391.512:150.74:517:22Waning Crescent27Tue
28Wed7:214.27:385.81:331.01:041.14:517:23Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu8:244.38:115.92:190.61:481.54:507:23Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri9:194.48:415.93:000.22:291.84:507:24Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat10:084.49:115.93:36-0.13:082.14:497:25New Moon31Sat
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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