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

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, August 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA.
Next low tide : in 1h 15m at 8:36 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 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 - May 1931

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri10:195.09:496.63:51-0.83:371.45:146:59Full Moon1Fri
2Sat11:194.910:256.64:37-1.24:202.05:137:00Full Moon2Sat
3Sun12:184.85:24-1.45:052.55:127:01Full Moon3Sun
4Mon1:194.76:11-1.45:542.95:117:02Waning Gibbous4Mon
5Tue2:214.67:01-1.16:503.25:107:03Waning Gibbous5Tue
6Wed12:305.83:274.57:53-0.87:593.35:097:04Waning Gibbous6Wed
7Thu1:215.44:334.58:51-0.49:233.35:087:05Third Quarter7Thu
8Fri2:204.95:314.69:52-0.110:463.15:077:05Third Quarter8Fri
9Sat3:294.56:184.710:520.211:552.65:067:06Third Quarter9Sat
10Sun4:454.26:544.811:460.45:057:07Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon6:004.17:235.012:512.112:320.75:047:08Waning Crescent11Mon
12Tue7:074.17:475.21:381.61:121.05:037:09Waning Crescent12Tue
13Wed8:084.18:105.42:181.01:481.35:027:10Waning Crescent13Wed
14Thu9:034.18:345.62:540.52:221.75:017:11Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri9:544.28:595.83:270.12:552.15:007:12New Moon15Fri
16Sat10:434.39:276.03:59-0.33:282.54:597:12New Moon16Sat
17Sun11:324.49:576.14:32-0.64:032.84:587:13New Moon17Sun
18Mon12:204.45:08-0.94:403.04:577:14New Moon18Mon
19Tue1:114.55:47-1.05:213.24:577:15Waxing Crescent19Tue
20Wed2:034.46:31-1.16:083.44:567:16Waxing Crescent20Wed
21Thu2:574.57:19-1.07:063.44:557:17Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri12:465.73:514.58:12-0.98:203.34:557:18Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat1:465.44:414.79:09-0.79:473.04:547:18First Quarter23Sat
24Sun2:575.05:265.010:07-0.411:082.44:537:19First Quarter24Sun
25Mon4:194.66:065.411:030.04:537:20First Quarter25Mon
26Tue5:454.46:445.812:161.611:56 AM0.54:527:21Waxing Gibbous26Tue
27Wed7:074.37:216.21:140.812:461.04:527:21Waxing Gibbous27Wed
28Thu8:224.47:576.52:06-0.11:341.54:517:22Waxing Gibbous28Thu
29Fri9:304.58:356.72:54-0.72:212.14:517:23Waxing Gibbous29Fri
30Sat10:324.79:146.83:40-1.23:092.54:507:24Full Moon30Sat
31Sun11:294.89:546.74:26-1.53:572.84:507:24Full Moon31Sun
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 11:35 pm — 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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