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

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : in 19m at 9:34 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide : 3:43 am (4.3 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (28% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414275
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA Tides - Feb 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri3:595.65:303.711:111.310:182.67:145:33Third Quarter1Fri
2Sat4:445.67:163.812:160.97:135:34Third Quarter2Sat
3Sun5:325.68:274.21:130.57:125:35Waning Crescent3Sun
4Mon6:225.79:164.412:363.32:010.27:115:36Waning Crescent4Mon
5Tue7:105.89:534.61:353.32:43-0.17:105:37Waning Crescent5Tue
6Wed7:566.010:254.72:223.33:20-0.37:095:39Waning Crescent6Wed
7Thu8:386.110:544.83:033.13:54-0.57:085:40New Moon7Thu
8Fri9:196.211:214.93:392.94:26-0.67:075:41New Moon8Fri
9Sat9:586.211:475.04:142.74:57-0.67:065:42New Moon9Sat
10Sun10:376.14:492.55:27-0.67:055:43New Moon10Sun
11Mon12:155.111:17 AM5.95:282.25:59-0.47:045:44Waxing Crescent11Mon
12Tue12:435.212:015.56:102.06:310.07:035:45Waxing Crescent12Tue
13Wed1:125.412:505.06:581.77:060.67:025:46Waxing Crescent13Wed
14Thu1:445.61:514.57:531.47:441.37:015:47Waxing Crescent14Thu
15Fri2:215.83:104.08:571.18:292.06:595:48First Quarter15Fri
16Sat3:045.94:543.810:100.79:272.66:585:49First Quarter16Sat
17Sun3:576.06:424.011:270.310:443.16:575:50First Quarter17Sun
18Mon5:006.28:004.412:38-0.26:565:52Waxing Gibbous18Mon
19Tue6:066.38:534.712:083.21:40-0.66:545:53Waxing Gibbous19Tue
20Wed7:116.59:375.01:203.12:34-1.06:535:54Waxing Gibbous20Wed
21Thu8:106.610:165.22:212.83:22-1.16:525:55Waxing Gibbous21Thu
22Fri9:046.710:535.43:142.44:05-1.16:515:56Full Moon22Fri
23Sat9:566.511:275.54:042.04:45-0.96:495:57Full Moon23Sat
24Sun10:446.24:521.75:22-0.66:485:58Full Moon24Sun
25Mon12:005.611:32 AM5.85:391.45:58-0.16:475:59Waning Gibbous25Mon
26Tue12:325.612:215.36:261.26:330.56:456:00Waning Gibbous26Tue
27Wed1:035.61:134.77:141.17:081.26:446:01Waning Gibbous27Wed
28Thu1:345.62:134.28:061.07:451.96:436:02Waning Gibbous28Thu
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 12:38 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 28% 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 Waxing Crescent (28% 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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