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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide : 9:04 am (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : in 0m at 3:43 am (4.3 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 - Jul 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun11:014.59:076.23:53-0.43:193.24:517:35Full Moon1Sun
2Mon11:394.69:446.34:27-0.63:583.34:527:35Full Moon2Mon
3Tue12:164.75:01-0.74:363.34:527:35Full Moon3Tue
4Wed12:514.85:36-0.85:173.34:537:35Full Moon4Wed
5Thu1:274.86:12-0.86:013.24:537:35Waning Gibbous5Thu
6Fri2:044.96:51-0.76:523.14:547:35Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:275.62:415.17:31-0.57:512.94:547:34Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:195.23:195.38:13-0.19:002.54:557:34Third Quarter8Sun
9Mon2:234.73:595.68:590.410:132.04:567:34Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue3:424.34:415.99:491.011:241.34:567:33Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed5:164.05:256.310:441.64:577:33Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu6:514.06:116.612:280.611:43 AM2.24:577:33Waning Crescent12Thu
13Fri8:124.37:006.91:26-0.112:432.64:587:32Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat9:184.67:507.12:19-0.71:422.94:597:32Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun10:144.98:407.23:10-1.22:393.05:007:31New Moon15Sun
16Mon11:045.19:317.13:59-1.43:353.05:007:31New Moon16Mon
17Tue11:505.210:217.04:46-1.44:292.95:017:30New Moon17Tue
18Wed12:335.35:31-1.35:242.85:027:30New Moon18Wed
19Thu1:155.36:15-1.06:192.75:027:29Waxing Crescent19Thu
20Fri1:565.46:57-0.67:172.65:037:28Waxing Crescent20Fri
21Sat12:485.62:355.47:38-0.18:192.45:047:28Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun1:425.03:145.48:200.59:252.25:057:27First Quarter22Sun
23Mon2:444.43:545.59:031.210:331.95:067:26First Quarter23Mon
24Tue4:023.94:335.69:511.811:381.55:067:25First Quarter24Tue
25Wed5:393.75:145.710:462.45:077:25First Quarter25Wed
26Thu7:153.95:575.812:361.111:45 AM2.85:087:24Waxing Gibbous26Thu
27Fri8:264.16:405.91:270.712:433.15:097:23Waxing Gibbous27Fri
28Sat9:184.47:236.12:110.31:353.35:107:22Waxing Gibbous28Sat
29Sun9:594.68:056.22:510.02:213.35:107:21Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon10:354.78:476.43:28-0.23:023.35:117:20Full Moon30Mon
31Tue11:074.89:286.44:03-0.53:413.25:127:19Full 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 6:23 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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