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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 8:23 am (1.5 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 5h 47m at 2:34 am (4.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:01 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:26 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (19% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414275
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA Tides - Mar 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun7:276.49:424.91:413.02:43-1.06:426:02Waxing Gibbous1Sun
2Mon8:246.610:145.22:332.53:27-1.26:406:03Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue9:196.610:475.53:231.94:07-1.16:396:04Full Moon3Tue
4Wed10:136.511:195.84:131.34:46-0.86:386:05Full Moon4Wed
5Thu11:076.111:536.05:030.85:25-0.36:366:06Full Moon5Thu
6Fri12:045.65:550.46:040.46:356:07Waning Gibbous6Fri
7Sat12:286.21:055.16:500.16:441.26:336:08Waning Gibbous7Sat
8Sun1:066.32:144.57:470.07:282.06:326:09Waning Gibbous8Sun
9Mon1:476.23:394.18:510.08:212.76:306:10Third Quarter9Mon
10Tue2:366.05:214.110:040.19:363.26:296:11Third Quarter10Tue
11Wed3:355.76:534.311:200.111:133.46:276:12Third Quarter11Wed
12Thu4:465.57:544.612:320.16:266:13Third Quarter12Thu
13Fri5:585.48:384.812:343.21:310.06:246:14Waning Crescent13Fri
14Sat7:015.49:134.91:352.92:18-0.16:236:15Waning Crescent14Sat
15Sun7:545.59:434.92:232.52:56-0.16:216:16Waning Crescent15Sun
16Mon8:405.510:085.03:032.23:290.06:206:17Waning Crescent16Mon
17Tue9:225.410:295.13:391.83:570.16:186:18New Moon17Tue
18Wed10:015.310:495.24:121.54:240.46:176:19New Moon18Wed
19Thu10:405.111:095.34:441.24:490.76:156:20New Moon19Thu
20Fri11:204.911:305.45:160.95:141.16:146:21New Moon20Fri
21Sat12:034.65:490.75:401.56:126:22Waxing Crescent21Sat
22Sun12:504.36:250.56:082.06:116:23Waxing Crescent22Sun
23Mon12:195.61:464.17:050.46:382.56:096:23Waxing Crescent23Mon
24Tue12:505.62:593.87:530.37:152.96:086:24Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed1:295.54:353.88:520.38:083.36:066:25First Quarter25Wed
26Thu2:225.46:133.910:040.29:393.56:056:26First Quarter26Thu
27Fri3:315.47:124.211:20-0.111:213.46:036:27First Quarter27Fri
28Sat4:515.47:514.512:26-0.36:026:28First Quarter28Sat
29Sun6:075.68:254.812:352.91:22-0.66:006:29Waxing Gibbous29Sun
30Mon7:155.88:565.11:332.32:09-0.75:596:30Waxing Gibbous30Mon
31Tue8:165.99:285.52:241.62:52-0.65:576:31Waxing Gibbous31Tue
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 5:28 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 spring phase. Tonight's moon is 19% 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 maximum.

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 (19% illuminated). This places Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum 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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