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

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 57m at 11:48 pm (1.0 ft)
Next high tide : 7:02 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:57 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:29 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (47% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414275
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA Tides - Nov 1924

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat2:135.11:076.27:112.78:08-0.66:355:11Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun3:205.02:095.88:242.99:13-0.36:365:10First Quarter2Sun
3Mon4:295.13:215.49:512.910:210.06:375:09First Quarter3Mon
4Tue5:325.34:395.211:162.511:270.26:385:08First Quarter4Tue
5Wed6:265.55:565.012:262.06:395:07Waxing Gibbous5Wed
6Thu7:125.87:075.012:250.41:231.56:405:06Waxing Gibbous6Thu
7Fri7:536.08:095.01:160.72:121.06:415:05Waxing Gibbous7Fri
8Sat8:286.19:045.02:011.02:560.56:435:04Waxing Gibbous8Sat
9Sun9:016.19:555.02:421.33:350.26:445:03Full Moon9Sun
10Mon9:316.110:425.03:201.74:110.06:455:03Full Moon10Mon
11Tue9:596.111:284.93:572.04:45-0.16:465:02Full Moon11Tue
12Wed10:276.04:332.45:19-0.26:475:01Full Moon12Wed
13Thu12:124.910:57 AM5.95:102.75:53-0.26:485:00Waning Gibbous13Thu
14Fri12:574.811:29 AM5.75:492.96:29-0.16:494:59Waning Gibbous14Fri
15Sat1:434.712:045.56:313.17:090.06:504:59Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun2:324.612:455.37:213.37:530.26:514:58Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon3:244.61:345.08:253.38:430.46:524:57Third Quarter17Mon
18Tue4:174.72:344.79:433.29:380.66:534:57Third Quarter18Tue
19Wed5:074.93:454.510:572.910:360.76:544:56Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu5:505.15:024.411:572.511:310.96:554:55Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri6:285.46:164.412:471.96:564:55Waning Crescent21Fri
22Sat7:045.77:244.612:221.01:311.26:574:54Waning Crescent22Sat
23Sun7:406.18:254.81:091.22:130.56:584:54Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon8:166.49:235.01:551.42:55-0.26:594:53Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue8:546.710:195.22:401.73:39-0.87:004:53New Moon25Tue
26Wed9:346.911:145.33:262.04:24-1.27:024:53New Moon26Wed
27Thu10:177.04:132.25:12-1.47:034:52New Moon27Thu
28Fri12:085.311:04 AM6.95:042.56:01-1.57:044:52Waxing Crescent28Fri
29Sat1:045.311:54 AM6.75:592.66:53-1.37:044:52Waxing Crescent29Sat
30Sun2:005.312:496.37:022.87:48-0.97:054:51Waxing Crescent30Sun
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 3:25 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 47% 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 (47% 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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