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 : 7:45 am (0.8 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 37m at 1:36 am (5.4 ft)
Sunset today : 8:03 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:25 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (12% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9414275
Common Questions About Tides

Ocean Beach, outer coast, CA Tides - Feb 1933

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:565.64:093.610:031.49:042.57:145:33First Quarter1Wed
2Thu3:365.66:083.611:121.110:053.07:135:34First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:235.67:463.912:190.87:125:35First Quarter3Fri
4Sat5:175.68:434.21:160.57:115:36Waxing Gibbous4Sat
5Sun6:145.79:224.412:383.52:040.27:105:37Waxing Gibbous5Sun
6Mon7:065.99:534.61:353.42:45-0.17:095:39Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue7:546.010:214.72:213.23:21-0.47:085:40Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed8:386.210:474.83:013.03:53-0.67:075:41Full Moon8Wed
9Thu9:206.211:135.03:382.74:24-0.77:065:42Full Moon9Thu
10Fri10:016.211:395.14:152.44:53-0.67:055:43Full Moon10Fri
11Sat10:446.04:542.15:24-0.47:045:44Full Moon11Sat
12Sun12:065.411:28 AM5.75:361.75:55-0.17:035:45Waning Gibbous12Sun
13Mon12:345.612:185.36:221.46:280.57:025:46Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:045.81:154.87:141.07:041.27:005:47Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:386.02:254.28:120.87:431.96:595:48Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:196.13:583.89:200.58:322.66:585:49Third Quarter16Thu
17Fri3:096.15:523.810:370.39:423.16:575:51Third Quarter17Fri
18Sat4:116.27:244.211:55-0.111:143.46:565:52Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:226.28:234.51:04-0.46:545:53Waning Crescent19Sun
20Mon6:326.39:074.812:403.32:02-0.76:535:54Waning Crescent20Mon
21Tue7:356.49:455.11:472.92:51-0.96:525:55Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed8:326.510:205.32:432.53:33-0.96:515:56New Moon22Wed
23Thu9:236.410:535.43:332.14:12-0.86:495:57New Moon23Thu
24Fri10:126.111:235.54:201.74:47-0.56:485:58New Moon24Fri
25Sat10:595.811:525.65:041.45:210.06:475:59New Moon25Sat
26Sun11:455.35:481.15:530.56:456:00Waxing Crescent26Sun
27Mon12:195.712:334.96:311.06:251.16:446:01Waxing Crescent27Mon
28Tue12:465.71:254.47:150.96:571.86:436:02Waxing Crescent28Tue
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 4:40 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 12% 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 (12% 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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