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

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 1h 21m at 10:39 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : 5:12 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 7:59 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:28 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (37% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414275
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA Tides - May 1927

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun10:525.210:266.54:22-0.94:161.25:146:59New Moon1Sun
2Mon11:515.111:056.55:10-1.25:021.75:137:00New Moon2Mon
3Tue12:515.05:58-1.35:502.25:127:01Waxing Crescent3Tue
4Wed1:544.86:49-1.26:432.75:117:02Waxing Crescent4Wed
5Thu12:316.13:004.77:42-1.07:473.05:107:03Waxing Crescent5Thu
6Fri1:205.64:094.78:40-0.69:063.15:097:04First Quarter6Fri
7Sat2:185.25:154.79:42-0.310:313.05:087:04First Quarter7Sat
8Sun3:254.76:114.910:460.011:452.65:077:05First Quarter8Sun
9Mon4:404.46:555.011:450.35:067:06First Quarter9Mon
10Tue5:554.37:315.112:452.212:360.55:057:07Waxing Gibbous10Tue
11Wed7:024.28:015.31:341.71:200.75:047:08Waxing Gibbous11Wed
12Thu8:004.38:275.42:171.21:581.05:037:09Waxing Gibbous12Thu
13Fri8:534.38:515.52:540.72:321.35:027:10Waxing Gibbous13Fri
14Sat9:414.39:155.73:280.33:041.75:017:11Full Moon14Sat
15Sun10:274.49:415.84:000.03:362.05:007:12Full Moon15Sun
16Mon11:134.410:095.94:32-0.34:082.34:597:12Full Moon16Mon
17Tue11:594.410:395.95:05-0.54:422.64:587:13Full Moon17Tue
18Wed12:464.55:40-0.75:192.94:577:14Waning Gibbous18Wed
19Thu1:374.46:19-0.86:003.14:577:15Waning Gibbous19Thu
20Fri2:314.47:03-0.86:503.24:567:16Waning Gibbous20Fri
21Sat12:355.63:274.57:53-0.87:543.34:557:17Waning Gibbous21Sat
22Sun1:285.34:234.68:48-0.69:153.24:557:18Third Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:335.05:144.89:47-0.410:402.84:547:18Third Quarter23Mon
24Tue3:514.75:595.110:47-0.211:532.24:537:19Third Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:144.66:405.511:440.14:537:20Third Quarter25Wed
26Thu6:354.57:185.912:531.412:370.44:527:21Waning Crescent26Thu
27Fri7:494.67:566.31:460.51:270.84:527:21Waning Crescent27Fri
28Sat8:574.78:346.62:36-0.22:141.34:517:22Waning Crescent28Sat
29Sun9:594.89:136.83:24-0.93:021.84:517:23New Moon29Sun
30Mon10:594.99:536.84:10-1.33:502.24:507:24New Moon30Mon
31Tue11:565.010:356.74:57-1.54:392.54:507:24New Moon31Tue
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 1:55 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 transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 37% 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 shifting between spring and neap.

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 (37% illuminated). This places Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap 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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