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

TIDE TIMES for Monday, August 17, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide : in 5h 49m at 9:34 pm (1.2 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - Jul 1929

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon5:403.85:466.011:071.74:517:35Third Quarter1Mon
2Tue7:113.96:276.412:490.712:012.24:517:35Waning Crescent2Tue
3Wed8:294.27:126.81:41-0.112:572.64:527:35Waning Crescent3Wed
4Thu9:344.57:597.12:31-0.81:522.94:527:35Waning Crescent4Thu
5Fri10:304.88:497.33:20-1.32:483.04:537:35New Moon5Fri
6Sat11:215.09:417.34:10-1.73:433.14:547:35New Moon6Sat
7Sun12:095.25:00-1.84:403.04:547:34New Moon7Sun
8Mon12:555.35:48-1.75:392.94:557:34Waxing Crescent8Mon
9Tue1:405.46:36-1.46:412.74:557:34Waxing Crescent9Tue
10Wed12:236.32:245.57:24-0.97:492.54:567:33Waxing Crescent10Wed
11Thu1:215.73:095.68:11-0.39:012.24:577:33First Quarter11Thu
12Fri2:254.93:545.78:580.410:161.84:577:33First Quarter12Fri
13Sat3:414.34:385.99:481.111:271.44:587:32First Quarter13Sat
14Sun5:113.95:216.010:411.84:597:32First Quarter14Sun
15Mon6:473.96:046.112:310.911:38 AM2.44:597:31Waxing Gibbous15Mon
16Tue8:094.16:456.11:250.512:352.85:007:31Waxing Gibbous16Tue
17Wed9:114.47:256.22:120.11:303.15:017:30Waxing Gibbous17Wed
18Thu10:014.68:056.22:54-0.12:193.35:027:30Waxing Gibbous18Thu
19Fri10:424.78:436.23:32-0.33:033.45:027:29Full Moon19Fri
20Sat11:184.89:226.34:07-0.43:433.35:037:28Full Moon20Sat
21Sun11:504.89:596.24:41-0.54:203.35:047:28Full Moon21Sun
22Mon12:194.85:13-0.54:573.25:057:27Full Moon22Mon
23Tue12:484.95:45-0.55:343.05:057:26Waning Gibbous23Tue
24Wed1:175.06:16-0.46:162.95:067:26Waning Gibbous24Wed
25Thu1:465.16:48-0.27:032.75:077:25Waning Gibbous25Thu
26Fri12:375.32:185.37:220.27:572.55:087:24Waning Gibbous26Fri
27Sat1:284.82:515.57:590.78:592.15:097:23Third Quarter27Sat
28Sun2:334.33:285.78:401.310:071.65:097:22Third Quarter28Sun
29Mon3:594.04:116.09:281.911:171.05:107:22Third Quarter29Mon
30Tue5:443.94:586.310:262.55:117:21Third Quarter30Tue
31Wed7:204.15:526.612:220.411:33 AM3.05:127:20Waning Crescent31Wed
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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